Feta Saganaki With a Sesame-Seed Crust

• hard greek feta or 1/4 lb telemes cheese↗1⁄4 lb
• large egg↗1
• sesame seeds↗1 cup
• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• unsalted butter↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   The feta should be a rectangular, not triangular, piece.

2. 2

   Cut it into four 1/2-inch slices and cut each slice into quarters to get bite-sized rectangles.

3. 3

   Beat the egg lightly in a shallow bowl. Spread the sesame seeds onto a large plate. Dip the cheese in the egg and then in the sesame seeds.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet.

5. 5

   Place about 6 of the cheese pieces in the skillet, and sauté over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   As soon as the feta begins to soften, flip it over to brown on the other side.

7. 7

   Remove and serve hot.

8. 8

   Repeat with the remaining feta and sesame seeds.