Sausage-Stuffed Lamb Chops
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The pairing of lamb and Italian sausage provides the perfect balance of savory flavors.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
6 double rib lamb chops, with 1-1/2-inch pocket cut in loin sideHeat oven to 350 degrees.
In a 10-inch skillet cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain off fat.
Stir in remaining ingredients, EXCEPT butter, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon marjoram and lamb chops. Set aside.
In same skillet melt butter until sizzling; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon marjoram and 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Add lamb chops. Cook over medium-high heat until browned (2 to 3 minutes on each side).
Stuff each lamb chop with about 1/4 cup of the filling. Place in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees (for Medium).
Makes 4 to 6 servings