Greek Lamb Stuffed Eggplants Papoutsakia - American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 4 medium eggplants
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 dried prunes, (pitted & finely chopped)
• 1 medium onion, (finely chopped)
• 1 pound (450g) ground American lamb
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 can (15-ounce) (400g) finely diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Fresh oregano for serving
• Butter (40 grams)
• Flour (40grams)
• 3 cups milk (add more if necessary)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (60grams) grated Kefalotyri* cheese, plus more for topping (see below for substitutes)