BACON-WRAPPED PORK MEDALLIONS

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions image

I like these bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin appetizers, as they are an easy addition to your party platter. To switch things up, try with beef or chicken tenderloins. -Dan Bolbecker, Minot AFB, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

16 bacon strips
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 8 slices
Dash garlic powder
Dash pepper
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup diced onion

Steps:

In a large cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; wipe skillet clean and set aside. Flatten pork to 1/2-in. thickness. Position 2 bacon strips to make an X; top with a tenderloin slice. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. Repeat., Combine tomatoes and onion; spoon over tenderloin. Fold bacon over the top and secure with toothpicks; place in cast-iron skillet. Bake, at 350° until a meat thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.