my big fat greek moussaka

7 Pinches
Fernandina Beach, FL
Updated on May 30, 2015

Contributed by: Linda Neal Are you in the mood to eat Greek tonight? This traditional casserole contains sliced eggplants, along with other favorite ingredients for a wonderful meal.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into quarter inch slices
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 can (16 oz) stewed tomatoes, chopped and undrained
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce, canned
  • 4 teaspoons parsley, chopped
  • CREAM TOPPING
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 pound cream cheese
  • 3 large eggs

How To Make my big fat greek moussaka

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Place eggplant slices on a 12"x16" baking pan and cover tightly with foil. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In a large pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is soft. Add the remaining ingredients and cook sauce for 4-5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, beat together ricotta, cream cheese and eggs until blended.
  • Step 4
    To assemble the casserole, spread sauce on the bottom of a 9"x13" casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the eggplant slices and 1/2 the sauce. Repeat with remaining eggplant and sauce. Spread cream topping on top.
  • Step 5
    Lower oven temperature to 350°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Keyword: #lent
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: Greek
Category: Casseroles

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