Lamb Loin Chops With Cherry-apple Stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pink lady apple, cored and finely chopped
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup dried tart cherries
• 2/3 cup chopped english walnuts
• 1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 6 3/4-inch thick boneless lamb loin chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
• mix apple, chicken broth, cherries, walnuts, stuffing mix, celery, onion, and melted butter together in a large bowl; transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• season lamb chops with salt and black pepper.
• heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. cook lamb chops in hot oil until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. arrange the chops atop the stuffing mixture with the browned side facing up; press into the stuffing. cover dish with aluminum foil.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove aluminum foil and continue baking until lamb chops are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes more. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).