My Moussaka Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large eggplants (peeled, sliced 1 inch thick )
salt (as needed)
flour (as needed)
canola oil (as needed)
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion (minced )
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 lb ground pork
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg
1 tbsp parsley (minced )
1 1/2 tbsp tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup boiling water
1 egg (beaten )
1/2 cup kefalotyri cheese (grated)
1/2-2/3 cup fresh breadcrumb (toasted, ground fine )
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg (beaten )
3 egg yolks (beaten )
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
1/3 cup kefalotyri cheese (grated)

Directions:

Salt eggplant slices. Lay out on racks to drain. Let stand 30 minutes.
Rinse. Return to racks for 10 minutes to drain.
Squeeze between paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
Dredge in flour to coat.
Heat about an inch of oil in a deep skillet.
Fry slices until golden on each side, in batches. Drain on paper towels.
Heat oven 375.
In a saucepan heat butter.
Add onion. Saute 2 minutes.
Add beef and pork. Brown well.
Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, tomato sauce, red wine and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Cover. Simmer 30-40 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Whisk in the egg, cheese and 1/4-1/3 of the breadcrumbs to thicken. Set aside.
Spray a 9x13 baking dish.
Scatter remaning crumbs on the bottom. Top with 1/2 of the eggplant slices. Then meat sauce. Then remaining eggplant.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan.
Add flour. Cook 1minute. Whisk in the milk and cream. Simmer, stirring often until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat. Whisk in the egg, yloks, salt, nutmeg and half of the cheese until incorporated.
Pour over eggplant. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 45 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	409.88 Kcal (1716 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.94g	45%
Cholesterol	174.29mg	58%
Sodium	962.9mg	40%
Potassium	666.64mg	14%
Total Carbs	18.29g	6%
Sugars	5.72g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.01g	16%
Protein	18.22g	36%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	177.6mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.59 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.22g	45%
Cholesterol	55.53mg	58%
Sodium	306.78mg	40%
Potassium	212.39mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.83g	6%
Sugars	1.82g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	16%
Protein	5.8g	36%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	8%
Iron	0.5mg	10%
Calcium	56.6mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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