Blue Cheese Steak Crostini

By Chef Mark – August 01, 2019

Recipe Time:

1 hour and 15 minutes

Celebrate International Chardonnay Day in McBride Sisters fashion! Chardonnay’s adaptability to a range of climates allows it to flourish in almost every wine region in the world. Throw together Chef Mark’s Butter Lemon Pepper Cornish Hens (see recipe below) for a gorgeously simple dinner that pairs well with our McBride Sisters Collection Chardonnay.

Ingredients

1 loaf French baguette
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound New York strip
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
1 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
fresh basil for garnish
fresh grape tomatoes cut in half

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic.
Place bread on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Pour balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pot, bring to a boil then reduce to a low simmer until the vinegar has halved and thickened. It will coat the back of a spoon when done. Turn off heat and set aside.
Heat a greased grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper and grill or pan sear 3-5 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare.
To assemble the crostini, top with a piece of steak, blue cheese crumble, and grape tomato. Drizzle the balsamic reduction and top with fresh basil.