FILET MIGNON WITH GARLIC CHEESE BUTTER

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large whole garlic bulb
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bacon strips

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with thyme. Wrap the bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Squeeze softened garlic into a food processor. Add butter; process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Stir in cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Rub both sides of steaks with pepper. Wrap a bacon strip around each steak; secure with a toothpick. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer reads 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting with butter mixture. Serve with any remaining butter mixture.

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