Pork Tenderloin with Bacon and Blue Cheese
This delicious pork tenderloin is wrapped in bacon and stuffed with creamy blue cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Blue cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Bacon - 8 slices
- Pork tenderloin - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
- Slice the pork tenderloin lengthwise, about 3/4 of the way through, creating a pocket for the stuffing.
- Stuff the pork tenderloin with the crumbled blue cheese.
- Wrap the bacon slices around the pork tenderloin, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin to the skillet and sear on all sides until the bacon is crispy.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the pork tenderloin from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 1g