In 2024, Longhorn Steakhouse went viral after their already popular Lamb Chops returned to the menu. It seems that TikTok creators decided to hack the Lamb Chops by crusting it with Parmesan Cheese. The Parm-Crusted Lamb Chops went viral and now they have returned to the menu, alongside the classic Lamb Chops, for a limited time.
The Parmesan Crust has been around since 2010, and has been utilized on Longhorn Steakhouse's steaks and chicken. And so it just made sense that people would want to try it on something like the Lamb Chops. For this cheesy crust, we get "a parmesan cheese spread topping with shredded provolone cheese and a blend of house-made ranch, herbs and Parmesan breadcrumbs."
It sounds amazing, right? Well it is.
The viral Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops at Longhorn Steakhouse live up to the viral hype
I had the opportunity to try both the Grilled Lamb Chops and the Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops for myself, thanks to an invitation from Longhorn Steakhouse. I visited the restaurant chain's location in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and was impressed with every moment of this visit.
Not only was the experience itself amazing, but the Lamb Chops were out of this world. The Grilled Lamb Chops are "fire-grilled to perfection on the bone with roasted tomato garlic-herb sauce, creamy mashed potatoes and wilted spinach." Then we have the Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops, which are grilled and then crusted with all the cheeses, served with the roasted tomato sauce on the side instead.
In my side by side comparison of the Lamb Chops I was sure that the classic Grilled were going to be my favorite because I love simplicity with lamb. But then I tried the Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops and I admit that I get the hype. The cheese crust is so flavorful that it stands on its own. And not only that, but the crust seems to help hold in all the moisture in these chops.
I think one of the best aspects of any cheese dish is the pull on the cheese. And while Parmesan might not scream cheese pull, I think there was still a nice pull moment with these Lamb Chops. The crust is crispy, there is seasoning and then that pull delivered. Everything was creamy and delicious, and the meat was tender and juicy.
With five chops on the plate, plus the mashed potatoes and spinach, this is more than a meal, it is a chance to indulge. And the Parmesan Crust is so good that I can understand why people get it on the steak and the chicken as well. Not only that, but they make an impression when they hit the table as well.
I will say that the classic Grilled Lamb Chops are also delicious. They are flavorful and juicy, with a nice char from the grill. But there is no denying that adding that Parmesan Crust as a cheese lover is next level eating.
If you love cheese and lamb, then you definitely need to give these chops from Longhorn Steakhouse a try at least once. You might end up with a new favorite dish from the steakhouse that isn't beef.
I think TikTok was on point in 2024 when they helped these Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops go viral. And while these chops are only around for a limited time, we definitely recommend paying a visit to Longhorn Steakhouse as soon as possible.