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Cheese stuffed Turkey Pesto Tenderloins

  • Tenderloin
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Everyday
  • 30 minutes to an hour
An easy recipe with three ingredients- turkey, pesto and Mozzarella cheese. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Ontario turkey tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) basil or sun dried tomato pesto
  • 3 oz (100 g) grated Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut a slit lengthwise almost all the way through in each of the tenderloin pieces.
  • Spread about 1 tbsp (15mL) pesto inside each opening; add grated cheese, dividing equally between 4 tenderloins.
  • Close opening and hold with toothpicks. Brush tenderloins with remaining pesto.
  • Place on baking sheet; bake 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and turkey is no longer pink inside. Remove toothpicks and serve.

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