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utrageously Delicious Greek Moussaka

outrageously delicious Greek moussaka with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

A delicious and hearty dish that combines layers of eggplant, ground turkey, and a creamy béchamel sauce, perfect for family dinners.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup chicken ham, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt, let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
  3. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and set aside. In the same skillet, add olive oil, then sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add ground turkey and chicken ham, cook until browned, then stir in diced tomatoes and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In another pan, make a béchamel sauce by whisking flour into heated milk until thickened. Season to taste.
  6. Layer eggplant, turkey mixture, and béchamel in a baking dish. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel on top.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese if using, bake for 45 minutes until golden on top.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with lentils or mushrooms.
  • Let the moussaka sit for 15 minutes before serving for better slicing.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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