I'm always surprised that this recipe turns out so perfectly, because the cooking time seems so short. But the turkey is always tender, moist, and cooked to perfection.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 turkey tenderloins
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 8 thin slices ham
- 8 1/2" wide by 3" long pieces Havarti cheese
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 13x9" glass baking dish. Cut turkey in half crosswise, forming eight pieces. Then cut a lengthwise slit in each tenderloin half to within 1/2" of opposite site. Open tenderloins and place smooth side down on work surface.In small bowl combine melted butter and mustard; brush over tenderloins. Roll a slice of ham around a piece of swiss cheese and place in center of open tenderloin. Close tenderloin around cheese and ham, forming a bundle and secure with toothpicks.
Combine bread crumbs, flour, Parmesan cheese, thyme, and salt in a shallow pan. Combine buttermilk and beaten egg in another shallow pan and stir to combine. Dip filled tenderloins in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture to coat.
Place in baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Carefully turn tenderloins and bake 20-25 minutes longer until turkey is thoroughly cooked. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serves 8
