Lamb - Goat Cheese Encrusted Rack of Lamb

By Pascento96

A pairing for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars FAY Golden Rectangle

Ingredients

• 12 each lamb chops (approx 2 oz each)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (lightly toasted)
• 6 oz goat cheese
• 10 oz unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
• 5 each, fresh basil leaves
• 2 T fresh chives (chopped)
• 1 t coarse black pepper
• 1 t Kosher salt
• 1 bunch fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350. In a food processor, add the goat cheese, butter, mint, basil, chives, pepper and salt. Blend for approximately two minutes until all the ingredients are incorporated. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs, folding them into the mixture gently.

Place the lamb chops on a non-stick baking sheet and season with the Kosher salt and coarse black pepper. Spread the goat cheese mixture evenly over the chops and place in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. The chops will be medium rare (pink and warm in the center).