ZUCCHINI MOUSSAKA
Mousaka is one of my favorite Greek dishes and this is a great twist to the traditional recipe. Cinnamon and nutmeg are authentic to Greek Mousaka, please don't omit it. My family loves this meal, it's so easy and makes a lovely presentation! The smells are divine! Serve with a great bread and a simple garden salad. I don't know who to give credit for this recipe, it's been so long ago.
Provided by By The Lake
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Lightly butter a 2 quart baking dish. Bring 3 cups water to boil in a large nonstick skillet. Add zucchini, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until crisp tender. Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Filling: Wipe skillet clean. Add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in cinnamon, oregano, and salt, then remaining filling ingredients. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times as spinach thaws. Stir in tomato sauce. Remove from heat.
- Topping: Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring 1 to 2 minutes without letting mixture brown. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking constantly, 4 to 5 minutes until thickened and smooth. Whisk about 1/3 the hot mixture into beaten eggs, then whisk egg mixture into remaining sauce. Remove from heat; stir in nutmeg.
- Heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. To assemble: Cover bottom of prepared baking dish with half the zucchini slices. Spoon on all the Filling, then cover with remaining zucchini. Pour on Topping and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and top is lightly golden.
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Shabir Hajji
[email protected]I love the crispy topping on this moussaka.
Melody Boss
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.
Drterry John
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini. This moussaka is a great option.
deborah moore
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and serve.
Khethang Mohlomi
[email protected]I froze some of this moussaka and it reheated beautifully.
Damien Davis
[email protected]This moussaka is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Abdullah Bin fahad
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different vegetables, cheeses, and sauces to create your own unique dish.
MD MUBAROK
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.
Tiger Yoyo
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this zucchini moussaka. It's so hearty and delicious.
Evan Banks
[email protected]This moussaka is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes.
Wizy Obimba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up zucchini.
YSM Younghoodaboy Puka
[email protected]This is the best zucchini moussaka I've ever had. The combination of flavors is perfect.
Sam Tomascheski
[email protected]I made this moussaka for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Sikhalazo Mubaiwa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I highly recommend it!
It’s Sara
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this moussaka changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful.
joel Sanchez
[email protected]This zucchini moussaka was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.