Easy Moussaka Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 1 ½ Japanese eggplant (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 or 5))
• 2 pounds Yukon golden potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch nutmeg (optional)
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 8-ounce tub crème fraiche (or 1 cup Greek yogurt, preferably whole milk)
• ½ cup half and half
• ⅓ cup grated kashkaval cheese (or Parmesan)