Description
An elegant appetizer featuring tender beef topped with creamy Gorgonzola on crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until medium-rare.
- Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast in oven for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Top each crostini with beef slices and Gorgonzola cheese.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality beef and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 15g