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Cheats Moussaka with Bechamel Sauce

This is the kind of dinner that feels like you’ve really made something, without needing to spend half your life in the kitchen. You’ve got layers of lamb mince, potato, eggplant, and that creamy cheesy bechamel on top.

It’s cosy, hearty, and proper comfort food with a few handy shortcuts built in.

Why you’ll love it

This one has all the comfort of a classic moussaka, but with a few shortcuts that make it much easier to pull off.

Handy tips

Give the potatoes and eggplant a shake halfway through in the air fryer so they cook evenly. Keep whisking the white sauce so it stays smooth.

Serving ideas

Serve it hot while the top is golden and bubbling.

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Cheats moussaka baked with lamb mince, potato, eggplant and cheesy bechamel sauce
Steph de Sousa

Cheats Moussaka with Bechamel Sauce

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This easy moussaka-style bake layers lamb mince with potato and eggplant, then tops it with a creamy cheesy bechamel sauce. It’s hearty, comforting, and a great family dinner when you want something a bit special without too much fuss.
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prep time Prep Time 25 minutes
setting time Setting Time
 45 minutes
total time Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 765
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Ingredients
 

  • 50 g salted butter
  • 1/4 cup plain flour
  • 3 cups full cream milk
  • 500 g lamb mince
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 eggplant
  • 4 potatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp oregano leaves
  • 1/2 cup shiraz
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 50 g salted butter
  • 1/4 cup plain flour
  • 3 cups full cream milk
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Place a liner into the air fryer, adding diced potatoes and diced eggplant.
  2. Drizzle olive oil and salt and pepper over, and cook at 200°C for 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
  3. To make your white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour and stir.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then add allspice, parmesan, and mozzarella.
  5. Stir until thick and just boiling.
  6. Add all-purpose seasoning spice and cinnamon and mix, adding salt and pepper to taste waiting for it to thicken up.
  7. Turn off the pot and add in parmesan and mozzarella cheese and mix until melted.
  8. In a hot pan, brown your lamb mince with one diced red onion.
  9. Add tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, and oregano, and stir for a minute.
  10. Pour in your red wine and crushed tomatoes, then simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  11. Layer your potato and eggplant over the mince in the pan, pour the white sauce on top, adding some parmesan cheese and mozzarella on top and bake at 200°C for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 31gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 473mgPotassium: 1686mgFiber: 8gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1199IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 465mgIron: 5mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheats Moussaka with Bechamel Sauce

Can I use the air fryer for the vegetables?

Cook the potato and eggplant in the air fryer.

What makes this a cheats version?

It keeps the flavours of a moussaka-style bake, but uses simpler steps to make it easier to get on the table.

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