YAI-YAI'S MOUSSAKA

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Make and share this Yai-Yai's Moussaka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Asimakopoulou

Categories     Greek

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 eggplants
3 white potatoes
olive oil
1 large onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
parmesan cheese (enough to sprinkle)
feta cheese (enough to sprinkle)
1 -2 lb lean ground beef (preference)
6 -8 ounces tomato paste
parsley (preference)
2 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 1/2 teaspoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 dashes nutmeg
3 dashes white pepper
2 cups whole milk
2 eggs
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Layers:.
  • Preheat oven to ''Broil''.
  • Wash eggplants and potatoes (peel). Cut lengthwise down the middle, then into ½ inch slices.
  • Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant and potato slices.
  • Coat 2 baking trays with olive oil (one for each vegetable because potatoes will cook faster than the eggplant).
  • Use paper towels to pat the salt absorbed moisture from the eggplant and potato slices (I suggest leaving a little moisture on the potatoes because they tend to dry out).
  • Coat eggplant and potato slices with olive oil and place in oven until browned (light to medium). Flip and repeat.
  • Coat a non-stick 9 x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • Cover the bottom with your eggplant slices (potatoes will be used later).
  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Beef:.
  • In a saucepan, add olive oil, beef, and preferred amount of onion.
  • Cook until beef is brown and the onion is tender.
  • Drain excess fluid.
  • Add garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Very important: taste after mixing and adjust ingredients accordingly (some people might like a little more of a kick).
  • Heavy Construction:.
  • Pour enough beef mixture to cover eggplant.
  • Layer with the potato slices.
  • Cover with beef.
  • Layer with eggplant slices.
  • Make all the layers you can! Have fun with it, but remember to leave enough room for the cream sauce! Set aside.
  • Cream Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg, and white pepper.
  • Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk.
  • Return to heat until slightly thickened.
  • In a small bowl beat the eggs and additional yolk.
  • Temper the eggs by adding a bit of the hot mixture (If you don't do this the eggs will instantly cook when they are added to the mixture).
  • Over low heat: slowly add eggs to mixture. Mix well.
  • *** Pour sauce over layers and sprinkle the cheeses.
  • *** Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to an hour (whenever the sauce is brown).
  • *** Let the moussaka cool (until room temperature) before refrigeration.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 163.4, Sodium 1288, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 15, Protein 25.5

Jake DeLillo
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I've made this moussaka several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the dish is always cooked to perfection.


Pamela Twilla
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This moussaka was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Faa Tiiin
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I made this moussaka for a party and it was a hit! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Leo
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This moussaka was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Rajpoot
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I've made this moussaka several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the dish is always cooked to perfection.


Bossu Manan
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This moussaka was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhat Ullah
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I made this moussaka for a party and it was a hit! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bankole Rotimi
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This moussaka was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Lea Johnson
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I've made this moussaka several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the dish is always cooked to perfection.


Jason Choy
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This moussaka was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Christian Lyons
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I made this moussaka for a party and it was a hit! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaymauri White
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This moussaka was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Mir_ Zaman_53
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I've made this moussaka several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the dish is always cooked to perfection.


Bilal Goraya
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This moussaka was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Victor Qwilleran
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I made this moussaka last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Carol Watson
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This moussaka was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and the dish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.