A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole inspired by the flavors of moussaka.
Moussaka-Inspired Breakfast Casserole
A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole inspired by the flavors of moussaka.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the eggplant slices.
- Spread half of the meat mixture over the eggplant slices. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, eggplant, and meat mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your moussaka-inspired breakfast casserole!
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 22gFiber: 4g
