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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This meaty entree is great for the holidays. A stuffing made with spinach, garlic and goat cheese makes it extra-special. Peggy Fleming Ingredients:
3 tablespoons minced garlic |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
2 logs (4 ounces each) fresh goat cheese, crumbled |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1 boneless butterflied leg of lamb (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed |
3 garlic cloves, slivered |
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary |
Directions:
1. In a small skillet, saute minced garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the spinach, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2. Untie lamb and open so it lies flat; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over meat to within 1 in. of edges. Starting with a short side, roll up lamb and tuck ends in; tie with kitchen string at 2-in. intervals. With a sharp knife, make slits on the outside of meat; insert garlic slivers. Sprinkle with rosemary and remaining salt and pepper.
3. Place seam side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 425° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-30 minutes longer or until browned and a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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