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Lamb Loin Chops with Potato and Swiss Chard Gratin

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 2 5 oz lamb loin chops

• 2 oz olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 5 cloves garlic

• 1 bunch Swiss chard

• 4 baking potatoes, thinly sliced

• 1 cup asiago cheese, grated

• 1/2 quart heavy whipping cream

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

Shake off the winter blues with this delightful comfort food.

Directions

• Heat cast iron or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, until hot and barely smoking.
• Brush lamb with oil and minced garlic; season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Place in pan; cook for 3 minutes per side or until medium-rare.
• Remove lamb from pan; let sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Sauté Swiss chard in butter until wilted.
• In a casserole dish, place potatoes in rows until bottom of dish is completely covered.
• Sprinkle 1/3 of cheese, cream, salt, and pepper over the potatoes; making thin layers.
• Spread Swiss chard evenly until covered.
• Repeat layering five more times.
• Cover top layer with rest of cheese; place garlic cloves evenly over the top.
• Cover with plastic wrap, then with foil. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour.
• Uncover and cook 20 minutes more until top has browned.