Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg Of Lamb
Basted in butter, thyme, garlic and rosemary.
Recipe Summary Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg Of Lamb
Preparing lamb at home doesn't have to be intimidating. Try this effortless yet delicious stuffed roast at your next family gathering. To further simplify the preparation, ask the butcher to butterfly the leg of lamb for you.Ingredients | Lamb Leg Steak Recipe2 cups small dried bread cubes or plain croutons½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese2 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves½ cup Heinz® Chili Sauce1 (3 pound) boneless, butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed¾ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon pepperDirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Toss bread cubes with cheese, mint and chili sauce until well combined.Lay meat fat side down and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Spread evenly with bread mixture, leaving a 1-in (2.5-cm) border at one end. Starting at the narrow end, roll up meat jellyroll style.Tie rolled roast together with kitchen string. Transfer to a rack set in a roasting pan and roast, basting occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in centre of meat registers 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for rare or 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) for medium doneness. Rest roast for 10 minutes. Slice thickly. Makes 8 servings.Twist 1: For an elegant family meal, serve with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and additional chili sauce on the side.Twist 2: For easy preparation, use skewers to keep the rolled lamb in place while tying with the string.Twist 3: For a cheesy twist, use Swiss, Gruyere, or Asiago cheese.Twist 4: For herb variations, substitute fresh oregano or thyme for the mint leaves.Info | Lamb Leg Steak Recipeprep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr 30 mins total: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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