Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 76 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Ingredients

• Spread:
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 T butter
• 4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 oz ea)
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 loaf (10.5 oz) french bread baguette, cut into 1/4 in slices
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 c crumbled blue cheese
• 1/8 t salt
• 1/8 t 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 min or until golden brown.

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

3. Grill stead, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in from the heat for 5-7 min on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness. Cut into thin slices.

4. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 for 4-6 min 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 t cheese mixture; top with steaks and onions.