Moussaka

Ingredients

For the casserole:

  • 3 large eggplants (about 4 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems trimmed and leaves chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium all-purpose potato, peeled and thinly sliced

For the cheese custard:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 ups whole milk, at room temperature
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated kefalotiri cheese or
  • 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano mixed with 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks

Description

Food Network Invites You To Try This Moussaka Recipe From Food Network Magazine.

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