Cheats Moussaka with Bechamel Sauce
Yield: 6
Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M
All the comfort of a classic moussaka, made the easy way. Layers of spiced lamb, roasted vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy béchamel come together for a rich, satisfying dish without the usual fuss.
Perfect for a cosy dinner that feels a little elevated but is still simple to pull off. 🍽️✨
Ingredients
Sauce
Cheats Moussaka
Special Bechamel
Instructions
Sauce
- To make your white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour and stir. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Place a liner into the air fryer, adding diced potatoes and diced eggplant. Drizzle olive oil and salt & pepper over, and cook at 200°C for 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
- To make your white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour and stir. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then add allspice, parmesan, and mozzarella. Stir until thick and just boiling.
- Add all-purpose seasoning spice and cinnamon and mix, adding salt and pepper to taste waiting for it to thicken up.
- Turn off the pot and add in parmesan and mozzarella cheese and mix until melted.
- In a hot pan, brown your lamb mince with one diced red onion. Add tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, and oregano, and stir for a minute. Pour in your red wine and crushed tomatoes, then simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- 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.