STEAK AND BLUE CHEESE CRESCENTS

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Grilled steak, blue cheese and bacon make my crescents some of the heartiest, most satisfying starters you'll ever eat. I roll up the filling in wedges of refrigerated pie pastry. -Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 beef ribeye steak (12 ounces)
2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the butter, coarse pepper and seasoned salt. Rub over each side of steak. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Transfer to a cutting board; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into 12 slices., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the walnuts, blue cheese, parsley and pepper. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Spread with walnut mixture; cut into 12 wedges., Top each wedge with a steak slice, bacon and onion. Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Curve ends to form crescents. Brush with milk; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.