STEAK CROSTINI WITH CARROT-HORSERADISH MARMALADE

Steak Crostini with Carrot-Horseradish Marmalade image

I've been making little tweaks to this family favorite for years. Prep everything ahead, then layer up the crostini right before party time. -Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 pound medium carrots, grated
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 boneless beef top loin steak (12 to 14 ounces)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place baguette slices on baking sheets; brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes., Place carrots and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add sugar; cook on medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add desired amount of horseradish and mix well. Cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Cook and stir onions until golden brown and tender, 10-12 minutes; cool. Stir in cheeses, mayonnaise and sour cream., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into thin slices., To serve, spread cheese mixture on each baguette slice. Add a piece of steak; top with carrot mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.