Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 713kcal 35%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Carbohydrates 35g 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Protein 34g 68%
Cholesterol 200mg 66%
Sodium 550mg 22%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

seriouseats.com

Moussaka Recipe

Name: Moussaka Recipe
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the Béchamel:; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (4 ounces; 120g); 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (3.4 ounces; 96g); 1 quart (945ml) whole milk; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 2 ounces (1/2 cup; 60g) shredded kefalotyri (see note); 4 large egg yolks (60g); For the Meat Sauce:; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil; 2 pounds (910g) ground lamb or beef (at least 15% fat), or some combination (see note); 2 medium yellow onions (1 pound; 455g total), diced; 4 medium garlic cloves (20g), minced; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) tomato paste; 2/3 cup (160ml) dry red wine; One 28-ounce (794g) can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 3 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Vegetables:; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds; 910g total), sliced crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick rounds; 2 pounds (910g) Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium potatoes), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; Kosher salt; To Assemble:; 2 ounces (1/2 cup; 60g) shredded kefalotyri, for topping (see note)

Cook 3h 30m

Total 3h 30m

This moussaka recipe features layers of fried eggplant, potato, and a hearty meat sauce made with ground lamb and tomatoes. Topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and baked to golden perfection, it's a comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for a special dinner or family gathering.

Moussaka

Moussaka Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Moussaka Recipe

Ingredients

For The Béchamel

For The Meat Sauce

For The Vegetables

To Assemble

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Comments