Stuffed Pork Loin
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- skillet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Bakers Twine
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork loin butterflied
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. About 1 minute
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Butterfly the pork loin by cutting it horizontally without going all the way through. Open it up like a book.
- Spread the spinach filling evenly over the opened pork loin, leaving 2 inches around the edges. Then roll it back up tightly.
- Secure the rolled pork loin with baker's twine to hold the filling inside. Place the seam side down.
- Place the rolled pork loin in a baking dish and bake for 1-1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice pork loin into 1-inch thick pieces, garnish with chives, and serve.
Notes
This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1496mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2372IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 1mg
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