10 Delicious Ways to Eat Kasseri Cheese (Beyond Saganaki)

1. The "Ultimate" Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Forget processed cheddar slices. Grate aged Kasseri generously between two slices of sourdough bread. The cheese melts into a stringy, golden delight with a savory punch.
Pro Tip: Add a slice of tomato and a pinch of oregano for a Greek twist.

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2. Peinirli (Greek Boat Pizza)

Traditional Greek boat-shaped pizzas often use Kasseri because it holds its shape while melting. It creates a thick, chewy layer of cheese that pairs perfectly with cured meats like bacon or soutzouki.

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3. Kaseropita (Savory Kasseri Pie)

While Tiropita (Cheese Pie) is usually made with Feta, Kaseropita is its richer cousin. Use phyllo dough, butter, and a filling of grated Kasseri mixed with a little heavy cream and nutmeg. It’s sweet, savory, and incredibly comforting.

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4. The Pizza Upgrade

Mozzarella is great for texture, but can be bland. Try a 50/50 mix of Mozzarella and Kasseri on your next homemade pizza. The Kasseri adds a buttery saltiness and golden browning that elevates the entire pie.

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5. Grated Over Pasta (Cacio e Pepe Style)

Aged Kasseri becomes hard enough to grate. It makes an excellent alternative to Pecorino Romano in pasta dishes. Try it on:

• Buttered spaghetti with black pepper
• Traditional Greek makaronia me kima (pasta with meat sauce)

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6. Stuffed Bifteki (Burgers)

One of the best secrets of Greek tavernas is the stuffed burger. Take your ground beef mixture and enclose a block of Kasseri in the center before grilling. When you cut into the burger, molten gold oozes out.

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7. Oulme (Kasseri Omelet)

Dice Kasseri into small cubes and whisk them into your eggs. Unlike other cheeses that vanish, the cubes of Kasseri soften but keep their bite, giving you little pockets of melted perfection in every forkful.

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8. Baked with Vegetables (Briyam Topping)

Briyam is a traditional Greek roasted vegetable dish (similar to Ratatouille). In the last 10 minutes of baking, scatter chunks of Kasseri over the top. It will brown and bubble, adding a protein punch to a vegetarian classic.

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9. Dessert: Kasseri with Honey & Sesame

It sounds strange to Western palates, but salty cheese with sweet honey is a staple in Greece. Take a slice of room-temperature Kasseri, drizzle with good thyme honey, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. It’s the perfect end to a meal.

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10. The Pure Experience: Table Cheese

Sometimes simple is best. Remove Kasseri from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy it with:

• Warm crusted bread
• Kalamata olives
• Dried figs

The complex flavors of the sheep's milk need no disguise.