Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.
YIELD: 4 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
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3 tablespoons butter
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12 garlic cloves, minced
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4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices
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SPREAD:
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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2.
Meanwhile, sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill rack.
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3.
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 (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Cut into thin slices.
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4.
Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
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5.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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