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Perfect Loaded Steak Crostini Recipe with Blue Cheese Butter and Arugula for Easy Entertaining

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A quick and elegant appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with thinly sliced steak, creamy blue cheese butter, and fresh peppery arugula. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Baguette or French bread: sliced into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) pieces, preferably a day or two old for sturdier toasts
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cooked steak, sliced thin (leftover ribeye or sirloin recommended, medium-rare for tenderness)
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ounces (55 g) crumbled blue cheese (Stilton or Roquefort recommended)
  • 1 cup (30 g) fresh arugula, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil for brushing bread slices
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Sea salt pinch for seasoning
  • Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over arugula for brightness

Instructions

  1. Prepare the blue cheese butter: In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese. Mix gently but thoroughly until evenly combined. Set aside or refrigerate if you want it firmer. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Slice and toast the bread: Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Brush each slice lightly with 2 tablespoons olive oil on both sides. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast under a broiler or in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Watch carefully to avoid burning. (10-15 minutes)
  3. Slice the steak: Thinly slice about 8 ounces of cooked steak against the grain. If the steak is cold, warm it quickly in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side, or use cold steak. (5 minutes)
  4. Assemble crostini: Spread about 1 teaspoon of blue cheese butter onto each toasted bread slice while still warm to help it melt slightly. Layer with 2-3 slices of steak, then top with a small handful of fresh arugula. Season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice over the arugula. (5-10 minutes)
  5. Serve immediately: Enjoy the crostini right away for the perfect contrast of warm bread and steak with cool, peppery arugula.

Notes

Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Toast bread just until crisp to avoid burning. Serve crostini immediately to prevent sogginess. Blue cheese butter can be made ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free, swap baguette with gluten-free bread or crackers. Thinly slice steak for best texture. Optionally add lemon juice for brightness.

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