Description
A delightful pork tenderloin stuffed with cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for searing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Butterfly the pork tenderloin by slicing it lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly inside the tenderloin, then roll it up tightly.
- Secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. You can add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. Let the pork rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pork tenderloin, stuffed pork, holiday recipe, Christmas dinner, festive meal