Moussaka

Posted by admin on December 10, 2024 | Updated March 24, 2025
Moussaka
Preparation time
30 mins
Cooking time
1 hr
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Category Main courses Meal type Dinner Cuisine Greek Cooking method Baking Dietary High protein Season Year round Tags Comfort food, Greek Cuisine, Traditional dish
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Moussaka is a classic Greek casserole made with layers of roasted eggplant, spiced ground meat sauce, and creamy béchamel. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a hearty and flavorful dish enjoyed across Greece.

Ingredients

For the eggplant layer

For the meat sauce

For the bechamel sauce

Nutrition facts per 100g

  • Calories: 150–200 kcal
  • Protein: 7–10 g
  • Total Fat: 10–14 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4–6 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 25–50 mg
  • Sodium: 200–300 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 10–14 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2–3 g
    • Sugars: 3–5 g
  • Vitamin C: 4–7 mg
  • Vitamin D: 5–10 IU
  • Iron: 1–2 mg
  • Calcium: 50–100 mg
  • Potassium: 200–300 mg
  • Phosphorus: 100–150 mg

Recipe instructions

Prepare the eggplant

Make the meat sauce

Make the bechamel sauce

Assemble and bake