Appetizers (Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• SPREAD:
• 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
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1) 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.

2) Meanwhile, sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.

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 meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Cut into thin slices.

4) Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned.

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.