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Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Pork
Spice up your pork tenderloin with the addition of Jalapeño.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
stuffed pork
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
247
kcal
Author
Emily Grace
Ingredients
1.5-2
lb
pork tenderloin
4
oz
cream cheese
softened
1/2
tsp
chile powder
1/4
tsp
cumin
1/4
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
onion powder
1/4
tsp
garlic powder
1/2
cup
Colby Jack cheese
shredded
2-3
jalapenos
seeded, deseeded, and diced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and spices; mix well.
Add shredded cheese and diced jalapenos; stir until combined.
Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the pork tenderloin to within 1/2 in of the bottom (careful not to cut all the way through).
Smear jalapeno cheese mixture inside pork.
Roll the pork back together. Lay seam side down on prepared baking sheet and tie closed with kitchen twine.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, until a thermometer registers 140 degrees.
Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting into it.
Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
247
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
104
mg
|
Sodium:
287
mg
|
Potassium:
497
mg
|
Vitamin A:
480
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.5
mg
|
Calcium:
101
mg
|
Iron:
1.4
mg