Pesto-stuffed Lamb Chops

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 thick lamb chops (1 1/2-2 inches)
• 4 tablespoons croutons, slightly crushed
• 3/4 cup pesto sauce
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (not in oil)
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 -3 dashes tabasco sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut deep pockets in one side of chops.
• 2 mix croutons, pesto sauce, tomatoes and tabasco, if using. stuff lamb chops.
• 3 stand lamb chops on end; uncut side down, so that stuffing is at the top.
• 4 pour wine around chops.
• 5 cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 f; for 40 minutes.
• 6 uncover and continue baking about 15-20 minutes until slightly browned.
• 7 remove chops to heated plates.
• 8 stir in about 1/3 cup additional wine or water and 2 teaspoon cornstarch to sauce.
• 9 whisk until thoroughly blended.
• 10 serve sauce by drizzling around chops.