Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites

By VegasBartender

Hearty appetizer for parties or a great light lunch

Ingredients

• SPREAD:
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 4 beef tenderloin steaks (6oz each)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 loaf (10 1/2 oz) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4" slices
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 c (4 oz.) crumbled blue cheese
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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" 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 tsp cheese mixture; top with steak and onions.