CHEESY TUNA MOUSSAKA

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Make and share this Cheesy Tuna Moussaka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium eggplant
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (7 ounce) can canned tuna
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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.

Beckie Samuels
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I'm always looking for new and exciting tuna recipes. This cheesy tuna moussaka is definitely a winner!


Geraldine Maisaka Ngele
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This cheesy tuna moussaka is a great way to get my kids to eat fish.


Lulu ana
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or omit ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Malsha Nimsara
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This cheesy tuna moussaka is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and filling.


Sadie Spaulding
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I've never made moussaka before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to try other moussaka recipes now.


kingdolphinyeeter 666
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This cheesy tuna moussaka is a keeper! It's going to be a regular in my recipe rotation.


Shadow Nice
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to change up my usual tuna casserole routine.


Joyce Collins
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This is the best cheesy tuna moussaka recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Francis Kabunda
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I made this cheesy tuna moussaka for my family last night, and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Ali Ghar
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This cheesy tuna moussaka is a great dish to serve to company. It's impressive-looking, but it's actually very easy to make.


Blessed Christopher
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have tuna, potatoes, and cheese on hand, so I can make this dish anytime I want.


Simon Manue
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This cheesy tuna moussaka is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Kobir Sarkar
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This was my first time making moussaka, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easier than I thought it would be, and the results were fantastic. The cheesy tuna filling was flavorful and moist, and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich.


Md Istiaksani
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I've made this cheesy tuna moussaka several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the results are always amazing.


Oyefolu Toyyib
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This cheesy tuna moussaka was a hit with my family! The combination of tuna, cheese, and potatoes was perfect, and the béchamel sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.