Lamb chops in horseradish sauce

My mum cooked this for me years ago, and when she finally gave me the recipe I couldn’t wait to make it myself. These lamb chops are baked in the oven with a creamy horseradish sauce and topped with fresh breadcrumbs, transforming a simple chop into something really special. The combination of tender, juicy lamb and bold, punchy horseradish is incredibly satisfying — the heat cuts beautifully through the richness of the meat, while the crunchy breadcrumb topping adds the perfect finish.

It’s a brilliant choice when you want something quick to cook but full of flavour, elegant enough for guests yet easy enough for everyday cooking

What goes well with this dish?

These lamb chops pair beautifully with buttery mash or roasted potatoes with steamed greens or even roasted carrots and parsnips.

Lamb chops in horseradish sauce

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Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

Cheesy breadcrumbs

  • 2 slices bread
  • 3 oz grated mature cheddar cheese

Horseradish sauce

  • 15 oz semi-skimmed milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • ¼ tsp mace
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 celery stick, chopped
  • 3 cloves
  • 9 white peppercorns
  • 2 oz salted butter
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 3 tbsp double cream
  • 2 tbsp horseradish sauce

Lamb chops

  • 2 oz butter or olive oil
  • 6 lamb chops (bag of frozen chops)

Instructions
 

Cheesy breadcrumbs

  • Wizz 2 slices of bread in a food processor until fine bread crumbs.
  • Add the grated cheese and set aside.

Horseradish sauce

  • In a saucepan add the milk, salt, onion, carrot, celery, cloves, mace, peppercorns and parsley, heat till hot, but not boiling. Remove from the heat, cover and leave to infuse for ½hr
  • Strain the milk and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and with a balloon whisk, add the flour and stir. Gradually add the milk and stir until thickened.
  • Add the cream and horseradish, stir and set aside.

The lamb chops in horseradish sauce

  • Preheat the oven to 180°c / Gas 4.
  • In a frying pan, melt the butter, add the chops fry on both sides till lightly brown. Remove from the pan to rest for 10mins.
  • Place the chops in an oblong dish and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the horseradish sauce.
  • Sprinkle the cheesy breadcrumbs over the top and bake in the oven for 45mins.
  • Serve immediately with crocket potatoes or chips and peas.