Greek Eggplant Casserole
Imported from Instagram
1 hour 30 minsMedium8 servings

Greek Eggplant Casserole

An authentic Greek comfort food dish featuring layers of tender eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and seasoned ground beef. It is topped with a rich, creamy béchamel sauce and golden baked cheese.

Time90min
LevelMedium
Servings8
Method 8 steps
01

Prep Vegetables: Slice eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 mins to remove bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.

02

Roast Vegetables: Brush eggplant, zucchini, and tomato slices with olive oil. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 mins.

03

Make Meat Sauce: Brown the meat with onion and garlic. Add tomato sauce, wine, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 mins.

04

Make Béchamel: Melt butter, whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring until thick. Remove from heat, stir in egg yolks, Parmesan, and nutmeg.

05

Layer: In a baking dish, layer eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and meat sauce. Repeat layers.

06

Top: Pour béchamel sauce over the top layer. Sprinkle with extra cheese.

07

Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 mins until golden brown.

08

Rest: Let it rest for 15 mins before serving.

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