Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ground lamb
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped fine
  • 2 1/2 ounces dried apricots, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallion
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped fine
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 whole egg, beaten
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese, as needed
  • 6 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup more melted unsalted butter or 1/4 cup less melted unsalted butter

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix all ingredients gently, except the cheese, bread and butter.
  • Cut the crusts off the bread and discard.
  • Brush each slice of bread on both sides with some of the melted butter, then cut into 2x2-inch squares.
  • Carefully push each little square into mini-muffin mold securely.
  • Fill bread cups with the lamb mix; do not pack in, or the meat will be too dense.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake 12 minutes or until the bread is nicely toasted all around and the meat is done.
  • Serve hot.