Description

Sizzle Toasts are a delectable appetizer featuring seared sirloin steak slices atop toasted baguette slices, topped with creamy blue cheese and a zesty horseradish sauce. Perfect for entertaining, these flavorful bites combine the rich taste of steak with tangy and creamy elements, enhanced by fresh herbs and a touch of garlic.

Ingredients

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Steak and Toasts

8 oz. sirloin steak
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 baguette, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Horseradish Sauce

4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons horseradish
2 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Additional Ingredients for Searing

2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh rosemary (assumed 1 sprig)
2 garlic cloves (assumed)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baguette: Preheat the oven to 400˚F and lightly drizzle olive oil on a sheet tray. Arrange the baguette slices on the tray, drizzle them with olive oil, and season lightly with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
Sear the Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Season the sirloin steak with salt and pepper. Sear the steak for 4 minutes on one side, then flip it over and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, a sprig of rosemary, and 2 garlic cloves to the pan. Cook until medium-rare while basting the steak continuously with the flavored oil and butter mixture.
Rest and Slice Steak: Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for about 5 minutes to retain its juices. Then slice the steak thinly on the bias into pieces suitable for toasting.
Prepare Horseradish Sauce: In a bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish, mayo, apple cider vinegar, and chopped chives. Mix well and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Assemble the Toasts: On each toasted baguette slice, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese, add a slice of seared steak, and then spoon a generous amount of horseradish sauce on top. Garnish with additional fresh chives if desired.
Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the assembled sizzle toasts on a platter and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Resting the steak before slicing helps retain juicy tenderness.
Use a heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet for better searing results.
For a spicier kick, add extra horseradish to the sauce or mix in a dash of hot sauce.
Baguette slices can be toasted in a toaster oven or on a grill if an oven isn’t available.
Leftover horseradish sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used as a dip or spread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 toast
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 230 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg