Breaded Rack of Lamb
Taste of Home
"This recipe is so easy and quick to prepare," notes Lorene Whittingham of Denver, Colorado. "We have lamb often on Saturday nights for dinner along with double-baked potatoes, tossed salad and a vegetable."
SERVINGS: 2-3
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 5 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 rack of lamb (1 to 1-1/2 pounds), trimmed
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions:
Place the lamb on a greased rack in a greased roasting pan; rub with garlic, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter, parsley and thyme. Press onto the meat. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Yield: 2-3 servings.