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Cheesy Tenderloin Strips

Name: Cheesy Tenderloin Strips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers; 3 tablespoons finely shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pork tenderloin (1/2 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices; Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

"My mother-in-law originally made this recipe with chicken," says Marjorie Miller of Haven, Kansas. "When I substituted pork and made several other revisions, my family reveled in the results! It's simple to prepare yet delicious."

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
3 tablespoons finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1/2 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices
Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

Directions

Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the crackers crumbs, cheeses, basil, salt and pepper. Dip pork in butter, then roll in crumb mixture. Place on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 pound: 402 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.

Cheesy Tenderloin Strips

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