Moussaka

Ingredients

• 8 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped oregano, divided
• 3 medium eggplants (about 3½ pounds total), sliced crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds
• 2½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 Fresno chiles, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups whole milk, warmed
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 ounces farmer cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
• 2 ounces Pecorino or Parmesan, finely grated (about 1¾ cups), divided
• 3 large egg yolks, beaten to blend

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