Lamb Chops with Mint Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe really represents my area of the country-Jefferson is the Mint Capital of the World , and a lot of lambs are raised in our valley. Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1/4 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
2/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped and packed |
4 cups white or brown bread, torn in 3/4-in. pieces |
salt to taste |
black pepper to taste |
1 egg, beaten |
8 shoulder lamb chops |
4 teaspoons creme de menthe, optional |
Directions:
1. Saute onion and celery in butter. Stir together with mint and bread. Season with salt and pepper. Add egg; mix lightly.
2. Place lamb in a shallow baking dish; brush with creme de menthe if desired. Pile stuffing on top of chops. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Yield: 8 servings.
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