Cornbread Stuffed Quick Lamb Chops

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 thick lamb chops, 1-inch thick, with pocket cut out in each
• 2 cups crumbled cornbread
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon pimiento
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 note: most of the prep time involves making the cornbread, cooking it and letting it cool.
• 2 make the cornbread and let cool.
• 3 cornbread stuffing: in mixing bowl, toss together the cornbread, onion, green pepper, butter, egg, pimiento, salt and pepper.
• 4 take each chop and fill the pocket with the stuffing, dividing all of the stuffing amongst the chops.
• 5 arrange the lamb chops in a 12 x 8 x 2inch dish, with the thickest meaty areas to the edge and the "tails" in the center.
• 6 brush half of the glaze (see recipe above) over the tops of the chops.
• 7 cover with wax paper.
• 8 microwave at medium (5) for 35-40 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 15 minutes, until tender.
• 9 let stand for 5 minutes.
• 10 brush with remaining glaze before serving.