Steak and Blue Cheese Bites
Servings: 12
Calories: 81kcal
Steak and Blue Cheese Bites combine the bold flavor of blue cheese with figs, and tender grilled steak for a very tasty appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces beef tenderloin steak
- 4 ounces Blue Cheese (125 grams) cut into 12 slices
- 1 container crescent roll dough
- 4 dried figs sliced (make 12 slices)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green onion or chives chopped for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the steak
- Generously season the steak with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak, sprigs of thyme and garlic.
- Sear the steak on both side for about 3 minutes per side.
- While the steak is cooking, spoon the hot butter and oil over the steak.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for 10 minutes.
Preparing the steak bites
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the steak into 12 even pieces. (about 1" long & ¼" thick)
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut into 12 triangular pieces.
- Cut the blue cheese and figs into 12 even slices.
- Place a slice of steak on the wide side of the crescent triangle.
- Top with a slice of dried fig and Blue Cheese.
- Roll tightly and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh chopped green onion or chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.4mg