Moussaka
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A traditional layered casserole featuring broiled eggplant, seasoned ground meat, and a rich cream sauce baked until golden. Perfect for serving with a side salad, crusty bread, and wine.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 45 mins | None | 6-8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x12 baking dish
- Broiler
- Saucepan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 med | Eggplant | Sliced lengthwise |
| 1 lb. | Ground lamb or beef | Ground |
| 1/2 c. | Onion | Chopped |
| 8 oz. can | Tomato sauce | |
| 2 Tablespoons | Parsley | |
| 1 teaspoon | Nutmeg | |
| to taste | Salt and pepper | |
| as needed | Oil | For brushing eggplant |
| as needed | Grated cheese | For sprinkling |
| 1 cup | Bread crumbs | |
| as needed | Butter | For pan and topping |
Cream Sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Broil Eggplant
- Brush 2 med eggplant slices with oil and place in broiler till lightly browned. Remove.
Step 2: Make Meat Sauce
- Brown 1 lb. ground lamb or beef and 1/2 c. chopped onion.
- Add 8 oz. can tomato sauce, salt and pepper, 2 Tablespoons parsley, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.
- Cook and mix till juice is absorbed.
Step 3: Make Cream Sauce
- Heat 2 cups milk, add 2 beaten eggs, 1/4 c. flour, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
- Cook over moderate heat and stir constantly until it boils and thickens.
Step 4: Assembly and Baking
- Butter pan with butter. Sprinkle with grated cheese and 1 cup bread crumbs.
- Arrange 1/2 of 2 med eggplant slices. Spread 1/2 of the cream sauce. Spread all meat sauce. Arrange the rest of the eggplant slices.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and bread crumbs. Spread the rest of the cream sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees, then 15 minutes at 400 degrees until bubbly and golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
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