Moussaka Recipe

"This Greek casserole is also really delicious the day after, straight out of the fridge for breakfast. Don't ask us how we know this, we just do...."

INGREDIENTS
8 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped mint, divided
2 tablespoons chopped oregano, divided
3 medium eggplants (about 3½ pounds total), sliced crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds
2½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
2 pounds ground lamb
2 medium onions, chopped
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
2 Fresno chiles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¾ cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2½ cups whole milk, warmed
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces farmer cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
2 ounces Pecorino or Parmesan, finely grated (about 1¾ cups), divided
3 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
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