Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites

  • 15 mins
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • SPREAD:
  • 3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 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

In a large skillet, saute 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 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.
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.