Filet Mignon with Garlic Cheese Butter |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Cooking is something I've enjoyed since I was a girl. I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to make. My dream is to start up a catering service. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 meat thermometer reads 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°), basting with butter mixture. Serve with any remaining butter mixture. Yield: 2 servings.
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