18 Delicious Moussaka Recipes to Level Up Your Dinners
JANUARY 26, 2023
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If you're looking for a flavor-packed and hearty meal, then moussaka is the perfect choice. This classic dish from the Mediterranean is a crowd pleaser, and with our collection of 18 of the best moussaka recipes, you'll definitely have something to please everyone.
From traditional recipes to vegan and vegetarian moussaka we've got something for everyone. All of our recipes are easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and comforting meal that will be sure to impress your family and friends.
So grab your ingredients and get cooking!
Pinch of Nom
Lamb Moussaka
This Lamb Moussaka recipe is a rich, delicious slimming friendly meal for anyone counting calories or following plans like Weight Watchers!
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253
73
1 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
484
CALORIES
$3.93
PER SERVING
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Cooking On The Weekends
Potato Moussaka Recipe
From Raghavan Iyer's newest cookbook, Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked, this delicious, vegetarian Moussaka recipe is packed with warm spices, tender slices of potato and caramelized eggplant. It's a potato Moussaka you'll never forget!
11
162
1
2 hr
TOTAL TIME
441
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
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Foodaciously
Lebanese Moussaka
Maghmour is the Lebanese version of moussaka, a comforting dish prepared without meat or cheese. Delicious layers of roasted eggplants, tomatoes, and chickpeas come together into a hearty casserole that will make everybody happy.
2
49
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
328
CALORIES
$2.00
PER SERVING
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Real Greek Recipes
BEST Recipe For Greek Moussaka
Moussaka is a layered one of a kind baked dish full of flavor. Saucy, creamy with deep-fried potatoes and eggplants. A must try!
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4,001
2
2 hr
TOTAL TIME
600
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Hungry Paprikas
Easy Potato Moussaka With Eggplant
A delicious comfort dish made with baked eggplant, spiced meat, and fluffy mashed potatoes. So delicious and easy!
32
9
1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
424
CALORIES
$1.65
PER SERVING
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Living The Gourmet
Moussaka
Rich and creamy moussaka made with layers of eggplant, beef, and a cheesy béchamel sauce - your taste buds will be singing!
16
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
514
CALORIES
$3.38
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Classic Greek Moussaka
This traditional Greek Moussaka features layers of tender eggplant, rich beef filling seasoned with oregano and cinnamon, and a thick, creamy béchamel sauce on top. With a streamlined process to follow, achieving the perfect flavor balance has never been easier!
1
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1108
CALORIES
$3.49
PER SERVING
Ingredients
EGGPLANT
6 SERVINGS
2 large eggplant
sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
MEAT SAUCE
1 tbsp olive oil
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
TOPPING
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
Directions
EGGPLANT
1
Place eggplant slices slightly overlapping in a large colander. Sprinkle with some salt and let sweat for 30 minutes. While waiting, proceed to Meat Sauce and Béchamel Sauce.
2
Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat eggplant dry and lay on parchment paper-lined trays. Brush with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
MEAT SAUCE
3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
4
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go.
5
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, sugar, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer, then lower heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes or until thickened.
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE
6
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7
Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thickened, then remove from heat.
8
Whisk in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in the whole egg and egg yolk.
ASSEMBLE
9
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place half the eggplant slices in the bottom of a baking dish, then top with the beef filling.
10
Top with remaining eggplant slices, then pour béchamel sauce over it. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.
11
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Viktoria's Table
Easy Cheesy Moussaka {potatoes + Meat Casserole}
Easy cheesy moussaka - made with potatoes, meat and cheese, this quick version of the famous Greek casserole is a crowd pleaser - elegant and impressive, it's comfort food in its purest.
1
315
9
55 min
TOTAL TIME
507
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
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Earth of Maria
Vegan Moussaka With Lentils
This vegan Moussaka is made with a lentil filling, roasted vegetables and a dairy-free Bechamel sauce. It's ideal for a weeknight dinner that's hearty and flavorful - vegans and non-vegans alike will love it! Also freezer-friendly and easy to make gluten-free.
1
44
1
55 min
TOTAL TIME
542
CALORIES
$3.21
PER SERVING
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Erren's Kitchen
Moussaka
This satisfying dish of layered sliced eggplant and meat sauce is finished with a flavorful feta topping It's a fantastic crowd pleaser.
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824
21
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
480
CALORIES
$2.90
PER SERVING
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Unicorns In The Kitchen
Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
Greek moussaka is the absolute comfort food of the Mediterranean. This step by step moussaka recipe will show you how easy and comforting it is to make this delicious eggplant casserole.
2
1,258
7
1 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
550
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Cooking Light
Make a Lighter Baked Chicken Moussaka In 30 Minutes
This Greek dish is similar to lasagna, but it's traditionally layered with eggplant, tomatoes, ground beef or lamb, and a béchamel sauce. Our lightened version for the Cooking Light Diet calls for ground chicken, using a mix of light and dark meat for added richness, and a yogurt-based sauce. Brown ...
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151
32 min
TOTAL TIME
457
CALORIES
$2.81
PER SERVING
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Martha Stewart
Moussaka
Eggplant is layered with a mixture of low-fat turkey, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices and topped with a light yogurt sauce in our version of moussaka, a Mediterranean classic. Moussaka may be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated; bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until center is...
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10
1
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
280
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
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Delicious Meets Healthy
Moussaka
Bulgarian Simple Moussaka Recipe - A Delicious traditional Mediterranean dish made with potatoes, vegetables & ground beef. One pan meal.
4
105
47
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
222
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
Melty Aubergine Moussaka
Aubergines are the star of this Greek classic: their meaty flesh is transformed into melty layers underneath potato, parsley, a rich tomato sauce and a yoghurt topping. There are a multitude of ways to make a moussaka - the Gousto version promises speed and soul. Mmmmmoussaka.
11
45 min
TOTAL TIME
416
CALORIES
$3.27
PER SERVING
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Turkish Style Cooking
Mixed Vegetable Moussaka Recipe
Musakka is made with just eggplants actually. In this recipe I tried to enrich the traditional Turkish musakka recipe. I added some summer veggies such as potatoes and eggplants. I increased the amount of tomatoes. It's one of the best dishes we ate so far in this summer. I made an eggplant dish whi...
93
15
30 min
TOTAL TIME
449
CALORIES
$2.47
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
Cheesy Aubergine & Lentil Moussaka
This comforting vegetarian bake is packed with goodness from green lentils, aubergine & plenty of tomato sauce. The rich moussaka flavours come from ground cinnamon and dried oregano. Topped off with a tender layer of sliced potato, creamy béchamel sauce and of course plenty of cheese. Mmm-moussaka!
12
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1178
CALORIES
$3.21
PER SERVING
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Taming Twins
Vegetarian Moussaka
A simple vegetarian Moussaka recipe. Made with aubergines, potatoes and courgettes, topped with a creamy cheese sauce. this delicious family friendly recipe makes a great midweek meal, and is also perfect to batch cook and freeze for later. It is also gluten free and can be modified for those follow...
17
702
2
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
641
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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Moussaka FAQ
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