Steak and Bleu Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Drizzle

Name: Steak and Bleu Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Yield: Serves 12 - 15
Ingredients: 2 each ButcherBox.ca AAA ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tsp ButcherBox.ca grass fed butter, salted; 1 loaf French baguette; 1 cup + more bleu cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp milk; 3 cloves garlic, smashed, divided (more if needed); 1 cup balsamic vinegar; to taste salt and pepper; to garnish chives and other fresh herbs, chopped

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12 - 15 people

00h 15

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These blue cheese steak crostini are the perfect little appetizer bite. Garlicky toasted bread topped with salty blue cheese, rare steak and a balsamic reduction are a great Christmas get together nibble.

Ingredients and Method

Ingredients

2 each ButcherBox.ca AAA ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tsp ButcherBox.ca grass fed butter, salted
1 loaf French baguette
1 cup + more bleu cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp milk
3 cloves garlic, smashed, divided (more if needed)
1 cup balsamic vinegar
to taste salt and pepper
to garnish chives and other fresh herbs, chopped

Method

Preheat oven to 350F
Slice baguette into 1/2" thick slices on the diagonal.
Melt butter in a small dish and brush onto bread slices. Rub garlic into bread, using 2 smashed cloves, more if needed or desired.
Place bread on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in oven for 5 - 7 minutes to toast. Remove from oven and set asid.
In a small sauce pot bring balsamic vinegar to a boil, then reduce to simmer and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until reduced by 1/2 and thickened. Will stick to the back of a spoon when correct consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
In another small sauce pot place bleu cheese, milk, a smashed clove of garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a high simmer, without boiling, stirring constantly until bleu cheese is melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak pieces with salt and pepper and sear in hot pan for to 1 -2 minutes, to rare/medium rare.
Assembly: Spread bleu cheese sauce on crostini, top with a piece of steak, drizzle with balsamic, top with herbs of your choice and more bleu cheese crumbles.