Herb-crusted, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Lamb Tenderloin

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 -4 lbs lamb tenderloin (1 or 2 pieces)
• herbs
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (2 if fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (2 if fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (2 if fresh)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• prepared stuffing
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 5 pieces bacon

Recipe

• 1 1. cook bacon until crisp. once cooked & cool, chop finely.
• 2 2. thaw and drain spinach.
• 3 3. in a medium metal bowl on very low heat, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, spinach, & bacon. the heat allows easier mixing.
• 4 4. butterfly tenderloin(s).
• 5 5. tenderize tenderloin with mallet.
• 6 6. place stuffing in tenderloin & tie with kitchen twine.
• 7 7. combine rub mixture ingredients and massage onto outside of tenderloin(s).
• 8 8. roast tenderloin(s) at 475 deg f for 30 minutes.
• 9 9. continue roasting at 400 deg f for 45-60 min or until lamb reaches internal temp of 165 deg f.
• 10 10. remove and let cool for 20 minutes while lamb continues to cook.