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Papoutsakia ("Little Shoes" Baked Stuffed Eggplants with Cinnamon Tomato Ragù) – Authentic Greece Recipe

Whole eggplant halves stuffed with aromatic cinnamon-spiced tomato ragù and crowned with golden béchamel.

Country of Origin: 🇬🇷 Greece (Southern Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile: omnivore
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Medium
Signature Staples: Halved roasted purple eggplants, Spiced minced beef (or lentil) ragù, Creamy nutmeg béchamel and Kefalotyri, Ground cinnamon, Allspice

Ingredients for Papoutsakia ("Little Shoes" Baked Stuffed Eggplants with Cinnamon Tomato Ragù) (4 Servings)

1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) halved roasted purple eggplants, prepped into bite-sized pieces
1.5 cups spiced minced beef (or lentil) ragù, washed and trimmed
1 cup creamy nutmeg béchamel and Kefalotyri
1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ground cinnamon
1.5 tbsp traditional Greece seasoning (allspice, Greek oregano, garlic, olive oil)
2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, ground cinnamon, and allspice, Greek oregano, garlic, olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Combine halved roasted purple eggplants and spiced minced beef (or lentil) ragù with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
Top with creamy nutmeg béchamel and Kefalotyri and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.

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