My Moussaka

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   Salt eggplant slices.

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   Lay out on racks to drain.

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   Let stand 30 minutes.

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   Rinse.

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   Return to racks for 10 minutes to drain.

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   Squeeze between paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

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   Dredge in flour to coat.

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   Heat about an inch of oil in a deep skillet.

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   Fry slices until golden on each side, in batches.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Heat oven 375.

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    In a saucepan heat butter.

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    Add onion.

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    Saute 2 minutes.

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    Add beef and pork.

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    Brown well.

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    Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, tomato sauce, red wine and water.

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    Bring to a boil.

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    Reduce.

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    Cover.

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    Simmer 30-40 minutes, or until thickened.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Whisk in the egg, cheese and 1/4-1/3 of the breadcrumbs to thicken.

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    Set aside.

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    Spray a 9x13 baking dish.

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    Scatter remaning crumbs on the bottom.

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    Top with 1/2 of the eggplant slices.

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    Then meat sauce.

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    Then remaining eggplant.

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    Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan.

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    Add flour.

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    Cook 1minute.

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    Whisk in the milk and cream.

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    Simmer, stirring often until thickened, about 15 minutes.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Whisk in the egg, yloks, salt, nutmeg and half of the cheese until incorporated.

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    Pour over eggplant.

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    Top with remaining cheese.

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    Bake 45 minutes.

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    Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.