Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
This blue cheese crusted filet mignon recipe is the delightful outcome of combining two fantastic recipes discovered on the same day. With the savory blend of blue cheese, aromatic herbs, and perfectly cooked filet mignon, this dish is a true culinary delight. Impress your guests or enjoy a special meal with your loved ones with this mouthwatering creation!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Filet mignon (about 6 oz each) |
| 4 tbsp | Olive oil |
| – | Salt |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 | Shallots, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 3/4 cup | Red wine |
| 2 sprigs | Fresh rosemary, chopped |
| 2/3 cup | Panko breadcrumbs |
| 4 oz | Blue cheese, crumbled |
| 1/3 cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 6 tbsp | Toasted pine nuts |
Instructions:
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Preheat the Broiler:
- Begin by preheating your broiler to ensure it’s ready when needed.
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Prepare Blue Cheese Crust:
- In a small dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 4 oz of crumbled blue cheese, and chopped parsley. Set this mixture aside for later use.
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Cook Filet Mignon:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the filet mignon with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the filets in the preheated pan for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness (for medium-rare).
- Once cooked, transfer the filets to a baking dish and set aside.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Pour out any excess liquid from the sauté pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan along with the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic.
- Sauté until the shallots and garlic are softened and aromatic.
- Deglaze the pan by adding the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Allow the wine to reduce slightly, then add the beef stock and chopped rosemary.
- Continue cooking until the sauce is reduced by half.
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Finish the Blue Cheese Sauce:
- Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until it’s melted and well incorporated into the sauce. Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
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Top Filets with Blue Cheese Mixture:
- Spread a generous portion of the blue cheese mixture onto the top of each filet.
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Broil the Filets:
- Place the baking dish with the topped filets under the preheated broiler.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the blue cheese crust is golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve:
- To serve, spoon some of the prepared sauce onto each serving plate.
- Place a blue cheese-crusted filet on top of the sauce.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts for added flavor and texture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 399.2
- Fat Content: 30.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 54.8mg
- Sodium Content: 854.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 1.4g
- Protein Content: 12.4g
Indulge in the succulent flavors of perfectly cooked filet mignon, enhanced by the rich and tangy blue cheese crust. This recipe is sure to become a favorite for special occasions or whenever you crave a gourmet meal at home!
