BEEF STEAKS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Beef Steaks with Blue Cheese image

My guests often ask for this winning recipe and are surprised at how simple it is to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/2 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place meat on broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat is browned and cooked to desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the blue cheese and butter; set aside. In a skillet, saute bread cubes in oil until golden brown. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top steaks with blue cheese mixture and sprinkle with croutons; broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is slightly melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 42g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 58g protein.