Meaty Moussaka Recipe

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Meaty Moussaka
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and set aside.
  6. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs and set aside.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespooons butter over medium-high heat.
  8. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking often, until the mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds.
  9. Slowly whisk in the milk until thickened.
  10. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the cream cheese and ricota; season with salt and pepper.
  11. Whisk one-quarter of the cheese sauce into the reserved eggs until smooth.
  12. Whisk the egg mixture into the cheese sauce in the saucepan.
  13. Pour the sauce over the meat in the baking dish and spread evenly.
  14. Bake until the top is lightly browned and firm to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes.
  15. Let cook for 10 minutes; cut into squares to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2910.58 Kcal (12186 kJ)
Calories from fat 1822.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 202.48g 312%
Cholesterol 1063.61mg 355%
Sodium 5320.44mg 222%
Potassium 3645.47mg 78%
Total Carbs 101.49g 34%
Sugars 41.85g 167%
Dietary Fiber 11.23g 45%
Protein 174.62g 349%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 19.3mg 107%
Calcium 979.9mg 98%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.45 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.34g 312%
Cholesterol 64.84mg 355%
Sodium 324.37mg 222%
Potassium 222.25mg 78%
Total Carbs 6.19g 34%
Sugars 2.55g 167%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 45%
Protein 10.65g 349%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 35%
Iron 1.2mg 107%
Calcium 59.7mg 98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 74.3
    Points
  • 78
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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