Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites

By LKWolfe

Blue cheese, beef steak tenderloin, and sautéed onions come together in these bite-sized savory treats that are sure to be a hit at your next soirée.

Ingredients

• SPREAD:
• 3large3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
• 12cloves12 cloves garlic, minced
• 3tablespoons3 tablespoons butter
• 4(6-ounce)4 (6-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
• 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1(10.5-ounce)1 (10.5-ounce) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 4ounces4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1cup1 cup blue cheese, crumbled, about 4 ounces
• 1/8teaspoon1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8teaspoon1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium, 170°F for well-done). Cut into thin slices.

Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, make the spread. Place 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.