Moussaka

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground meat
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
• t tsp basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp oregano leaves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• salt and pepper
• 2 - 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp bread crumbs
• 2 lbs eggplant
• 2 each Tbsp parmesan and cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• w tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• salt & pepper
• 2 beaten eggs
• Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup each parmesan and cheddar cheeses

1. Brown meat with onions and garlic
2. Add basil, oregano, cinnamon, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. simmer 1/2 hour and then add bread crumbs.
3. Split eggplants in half lengthwise. peal & cut into 1/2 inch slices. (Put into colander with salt for 15 minutes.) Brush eggplant with olive oil and broil about 4 minutes until just brown.
4. Layer eggplant, over lapping in a 12 x 7x2 inch pan. Spoon the meat sauce evenly and sprinkle with 2 Tbs. each of cheeses. Add another layer of eggplant and cover with white sauce.
5. White sauce: Melt butter,stir in flour and milk until thick. (I use the microwave for this).Add salt and Pepper and eggs.
6. Sprinkle with rest of cheese and a little cinnamon on top.
7. Bake 35 - 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Top should be golden.

ground meat, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, cinnamon, salt, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, eggplant, parmesan, butter, flour, milk, salt, eggs, cinnamon, parmesan

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/moussaka-52781471 (may not work)