Jun 09 2026
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Bleu Cheese Crusted Filet Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves2

8oz center cut filet topped with bleu cheese and fried onion straws. Served with loaded baked potato & vegetable of the day.

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Ingredients

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Filet

Bleu Cheese Topping

Method

Filet Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filet

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the center cut filet with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Filet

    Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the filet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

  3. 3

    Add Bleu Cheese

    Top the filet with crumbled bleu cheese mixed with heavy cream. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

Fried Onion Straws

  1. 4

    Soak Onions

    Place thinly sliced onions in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Prepare Coating

    In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and salt.

  3. 6

    Coat and Fry Onions

    Remove onions from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the onions in the flour mixture until well coated. In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the onion straws in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Loaded Baked Potato

  1. 7

    Bake the Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the russet potatoes with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.

  2. 8

    Prepare Loaded Toppings

    Once baked, cut a slit on top of each potato and fluff with a fork. Add butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and bacon bits.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 9

    Cook the Vegetable

    Steam or sauté the seasonal vegetable of your choice until just tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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