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Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites

“I love the flavor pairing of blue cheese and steak. Adding garlic and onion make it even better. This is a hearty appetizer for parties or a great light lunch.”—Jo-Ellen Neil, Arroyo Grande, California

48 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients

3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
3 tablespoons butter
12 garlic cloves, minced
4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (10-1/2 ounces) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
SPREAD:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until onions are softened.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30
minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1 minute
longer.
Meanwhile, sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Using long-handled
tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the
grill rack.
Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat
for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness

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Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites (continued)

Directions (continued)

(for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium,
160°; well-done, 170°). Cut into thin slices.
Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 4-6
minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, place the cream cheese, blue cheese, salt and pepper in a
food processor; cover and process until blended. Spread each bread
slice with 1 teaspoon cheese mixture; top with steak and onions.
Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 76 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.