How to Make Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg of Lamb - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to impressive main dishes, few things can top a beautifully roasted leg of lamb. And when you take that tender and flavorful lamb and stuff it with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese, you’re in for a truly show-stopping meal. This Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg of Lamb recipe is perfect for a special occasion or dinner party, and it’s sure to impress all of your guests.

Roasting a leg of lamb might seem intimidating at first, but it’s actually quite simple once you get the hang of i...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 596mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 248mg