Almond Stuffed Lamb Chops

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless lamb chops, 1 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1 crushed bouillon cube
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 2 slices firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon browning sauce
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

• 1 stuffing: melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. cook almonds, celery and onion in hot butter until vegetables are tender. stir in the 2 tablespoons water, bouillon granules, parsley flakes and almond flavor. add bread cubes; toss to moisten bread cubes.
• 2 from the side, cut a pouch into each chop. fill pouch with 1/4th of stuffing mixture. secure with toothpicks.
• 3 place stuffed chops on rack in shallow roasting pan. bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 35-45 minute or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• 4 combine browning sauce and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. brush over chops and cook for 3 minutes longer. remove toothpicks from chops and serve.