Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg of Lamb

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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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups small dried bread cubes or plain croutons

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves

  • ½ cup Heinz® Chili Sauce

  • 1 (3 pound) boneless, butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Toss bread cubes with cheese, mint and chili sauce until well combined.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Tips

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251 Calories
13g Fat
11g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 596mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 248mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.