Lamb And Apricot Canapes

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0F.
2. Mix all ingredients gently, except the cheese, bread and butter.
3. Cut the crusts off the bread and discard.
4. Brush each slice of bread on both sides with some of the melted butter, then cut into 2x2-inch squares.
5. Carefully push each little square into mini-muffin mold securely.
6. Fill bread cups with the lamb mix; do not pack in, or the meat will be too dense.
7. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake 12 minutes or until the bread is nicely toasted all around and the meat is done.
8. Serve hot.

ground lamb, salt, ground black pepper, mint, scallion, garlic, red chili pepper, egg, parmesan cheese, white bread, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lamb-and-apricot-canapes-120118 (may not work)