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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." — Heinzitup.com

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2 cups small dried bread cubes or plain croutons
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup Heinz® Chili Sauce

1 (3 pound) boneless, butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

Preheat 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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 45 mins

Footnotes

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.

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Feb 01, 2013

This has potential. Used feta and added some spinach. The meat needed some flavor so next time I should season it before stuffing. Also, I think it would be better to sear it before putting it in the oven. I did not use the chili sauce.

—VALENE

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Nutrition

Calories
251 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
10.8 g
3%

Cholesterol
70 mg
23%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
21.4 g
43%

Sodium
596 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 251
Calories from Fat: 116

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g 20 %
Saturated Fat 6.1g 31 %
Cholesterol 70mg 23 %
Sodium 596mg 24 %
** Potassium 248mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.8g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 21.4g 43 %
** Sugars 3.1g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 9 %
** Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 66 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 6 %

* 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.