Best 6 Tuna Cheese Moussaka Recipes

TUNA-CHEESE MOUSSAKA

Steps:

• Prepare Eggplant: Peel and cut eggplant into 1/2" slices.
• Sprinkle slices with salt.
• Place in a bowl.
• Cover and add a weight.
• Rest for 30 minutes to release liquid.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Dip slices into beaten egg and saute in large skillet containing heated oil.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Prepare White Sauce: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
• Saute onion.
• Add flour and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
• Remove from stove and cool for 1 minute.
• Slowly add the hot milk stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil for 1 minute.
• Continue to cook until thickened.
• If lumpy transfer to processor and process for 5 seconds.
• Add seasonings and wine.
• Cool.
• Divide into 2 bowls.
• Prepare Filling: Divide parmesan cheese in two and set aside.
• Rinse tuna under cold water.
• Drain.
• Break into small pieces and add to half of white sauce.
• Mix well.
• Coarsely chop the green pepper by hand.
• To work bowl of processor add cottage and feta cheese, eggs and green pepper.
• Process 10 seconds until smooth.
• Add remaining white sauce.
• Process off and on to blend.
• Assembling the Moussaka: Line an 8x8 pyrex dish with eggplant.
• Add the tuna white sauce mixture.
• Sprinkle half the Parmesan cheese.
• Add another layer of eggplant and the egg-cheese mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and top with tomato slices and a little more Parmesan cheese.
• Variations: 1 Substitute cottage cheese for feta cheese; 2 Replace the tuna with a 1- ounce can of sliced mushrooms or 1/2 pound of fresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed.
• To Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
• and bake uncovered for 55 minutes.
• Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
• Recipe can be doubled and made in a 9"x13" pan.
• The completed recipe can be prepared the day ahead of serving.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Cool, cover and refrigerate.
• Bring to room temperature for 1 hour.
• Reheat at 350°F for 30 minutes until hot.
• The preparation for the eggplant and white sauce can be done the day before the Moussaka is assembled.
• Do not freeze.

CHEESY TUNA MOUSSAKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Peel and slice eggplant into 1/4 to 1/3 inch slices.
• Cook eggplant in boiling water in a saucepan for about 4 minutes; drain.
• In a covered saucepan, simmer chopped onion in white wine for 5 minutes.
• Blend in a mixture of cornstarch dissolved in milk.
• Add cinnamon, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Combine half the sauce with drained tuna.
• Add cottage cheese and eggs to the remaining sauce.
• Arrange half the eggplant slices in an 8-inch baking dish.
• Add layers of the tuna mixture, grated Parmesan cheese, the cottage cheese mixture, ending with the Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 50 minutes, or until set.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

AUTHENTIC GREEK MOUSSAKA

Steps:

• Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and place in a colander set in the sink or over a plate. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour so the salt can draw out any bitterness.
• Meanwhile, make bechamel sauce. Heat milk in a saucepan almost to a boil. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Lower heat and gradually pour in hot milk, whisking constantly until bechamel sauce thickens. Season with salt. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Rinse eggplant slices under cold running water. Squeeze out liquid and pat dry with paper towels. Whisk egg yolks into the cooled bechamel.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook eggplant slices in batches until each side is lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
• Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook grated onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Season with allspice, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook until all excess liquid has evaporated and mixture appears dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the egg white.
• Arrange a layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish. Cover eggplant with all of the beef mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/3 of Parmesan cheese on top. Pour bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the moussaka is set and golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

QUICK MOUSSAKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Butter a 4-quart ovenproof dish. On a baking sheet, toss eggplant with 6 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer, and roast in the oven until soft and golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer eggplant to prepared dish, spreading in an even layer.
• In a large saucepan, warm remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ground meat; cook, stirring to prevent sticking, until meat is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in drained tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, crushing tomatoes with the edge of a spoon, 15 minutes. Spread the mixture evenly over the eggplant.
• Heat broiler. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, feta, egg, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of salt. Pour mixture over the casserole, and spread evenly to the edges. Broil until topping is browned in spots, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

EASY CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the water to prevent sticking. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, canned tuna, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Gently fold pasta into the soup mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour pasta and soup mixture into a 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top.
• Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.

MOUSSAKA

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan over a high heat. Drizzle 4 tbsp of the oil over the slices of aubergine and fry them in several batches for 5-7 mins or until golden brown and beginning to soften. If they look a little dry during cooking, add a dash more olive oil. Set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the mince and fry for 8-10 mins until a deep golden brown, regularly stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon. Tip into a bowl and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the casserole. Tip in the onion along with a pinch of salt and fry gently for 10-12 mins or until softened and turning translucent. Add the garlic, oregano, cinnamon, chilli and bay cooking for a further min. Return the lamb to the pan and pour in the red wine, bring to a bubble and reduce the wine by half. Stir through the tomatoes, tomato purée and brown sugar, along with 200ml water. Season. Lower the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 mins, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened.
• Heat oven to 200C/180 fan/gas 4. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the potato slices and cook for 6 mins, drain in a colander and leave to steam dry for 10 mins.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the flour and cook over a medium heat for 1 min. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk, pouring in a bit at a time, until smooth. Return to the heat and bring to a simmer, cooking for 3 mins. Remove from the heat and whisk through the parmesan, a little grated nutmeg and some seasoning, and finally the whole egg as well as the yolk.
• Take a large rectangular ovenproof dish. Spoon a third of the meat into the dish and spread out evenly, followed by half the aubergine and half the potato, then the rest of the meat and another layer of aubergines, followed by potatoes. Finish with the béchamel, smoothing the top over with a palette knife. Put in the centre of the oven and cook for 50 mins or until deep golden brown. If it browns too much during cooking, cover the dish. Set aside for 10 mins to cool before serving.