Potato Moussaka without Eggplant
This no-eggplant moussaka layers thinly sliced potatoes with seasoned ground lamb, onions, parsley, and tomatoes, then finishes with a creamy milk, egg, butter, flour, and sharp Cheddar cheese sauce. It is a hearty, comforting casserole with rich lamb and tomato flavors, well suited to a warming family dinner or a make-ahead meal when a substantial dish is wanted.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Potato Moussaka without Eggplant, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
- 2
Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions and parsley until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase the heat, add the lamb, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off the excess fat and set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Chop the tomatoes and mix well with the seasonings. Set aside.
- 4
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour until smooth. Whisk together the milk and egg, then gradually whisk the mixture into the flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
- 5
Place the potato slices in the casserole dish, covering the bottom as well as possible. Top with half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the tomato mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of potatoes. Spread the cheese sauce evenly over the top.
- 6
Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cover and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until lightly browned.
- Calories 716.41 kcal High 36%
- Protein 58.61 g Good Source 117%
- Carbohydrate 38.15 g 14%
- Total Fat 37.59 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 15.4 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.78 g High --
- Cholesterol 220.6 mg High 74%
- Sodium 313.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 317.97 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1264.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 112.11 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 14.63 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 1.22 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Potato Moussaka without Eggplant is a Greek dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 716.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Potato Moussaka without Eggplant?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Potato Moussaka without Eggplant made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Potato Moussaka without Eggplant?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Potato Moussaka without Eggplant?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 716.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Potato Moussaka without Eggplant easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Potato Moussaka without Eggplant healthy?
- Potato Moussaka without Eggplant has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 716.41 calories and 58.61 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 313.13 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.4 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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