Moussaka Recipe

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   Cut eggplants lengthwise into fourths.

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   Carve out pulp, leaving shells about 1/4 inch thick; reserve pulp to use in filling.

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   Lightly rub skin side of shells with oil and arrange shells; cut side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

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   Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven till skins feel very soft when pressed, about 45 min; loosen from pan and cold slightly.

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   To assemble, arrange baked shells, skin side down, in an oiled 9 inch diameter cake pan so which they radiate out from the center.

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   Spoon filling proportionately into pan and fold any protruding shell ends over filling.

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   (At this point, you can cold, cover, and chill as long as overnight.)

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   To cook, set pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips.

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   Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for about 45 min (about 55 min if chilled) or possibly till thoroughly warm in center.

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    To unmold, cover cake pan with a serving dish turned topside down.

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    Holding dish and pan securely, invert and shake firmly to loosen moussaka from pan.

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    Serve warm or possibly at room temperature, garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.

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    Offer yogurt to spoon over individual wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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