Appetizer for 15
Blue Cheese Steak Crostini
$3.85for 430 minServes 15
Toasted baguette slices hold tender steak, creamy blue cheese, garlic, and a tangy balsamic reduction.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bagels, 1$0.70 each typical | 1 | $0.70Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Beef steak (sirloin, 1 lb$8.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $8.99Typical price |
 | Blue cheese, 4 oz$0.80/oz typical | 4 oz | $3.20Typical price |
 | Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.44 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 15servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.96 per serving$3.85 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french baguette
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb sirloin tips
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp milk
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and slice the baguette into 15 pieces.
- Brush the slices with butter and toast them on a baking sheet for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Simmer the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until thickened.
- Season the sirloin tips with salt and pepper, then sear them in a hot oiled skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F.
- Mix the blue cheese with milk and minced garlic until spreadable.
- Slice the rested steak, spread the cheese mixture on the toast, and top with steak and balsamic reduction.
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