Best Lamb Spinach Feta Casserole Recipes

GREEK LAMB CASSEROLE WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F Heat the oil in a large casserole, add the lamb in batches and brown off well. Set the lamb aside.
• Return the pan to the heat and add the onions, carrots and celery. Cover and cook for 10 mins until the vegetables are starting to soften. Then add the garlic and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes
• Add rosemary, tomatoes, white wine and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hrs, until the lamb is tender.
• Stir in the olives and mint and crumble over the feta cheese to serve.

LAMB, SPINACH, FETA BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Form into 8 patties about 8cm (3inches) in diameter.
• Pan fry, grill or broil about 8 minutes each side, or until cooked through and done to your liking.

SPINACH AND FETA STUFFED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Lay the lamb out flat on work surface, skin side down, pound to thin out as much as you can.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients for filling.
• Mix well.
• Spread mixture on the lamb evenly.
• Roll up jelly roll style.
• Tie with string at 1" intervals.
• Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast in 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 325 degrees and roast for an additional hour.
• Test for doneness.
• Remove lamb from pan and deglaze with wine.
• Allow the lamb to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serve with pan drippings.

BAKED LAMB AND ORZO (ARNI YOUVETSI)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Rub the lamb with olive oil and sprinkle very liberally with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb in a heavy bottomed skillet. Transfer to a casserole dish.
• Add a little olive oil to the skillet, then add the onions. Cook until tender, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until they start to become incorporated with the onions. Add the diced tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the liquid to the lamb casserole. Cover it and bake until the lamb is very tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Add the orzo and stir. Add some hot water if it starts to look dry and continue to bake, uncovered, until the orzo is cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve pieces of the lamb alongside the orzo and top generously with your choice of cheese.

GREEK SPINACH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, spinach and feta cheese. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt. Add eggs and mix well. , Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 1 hour.