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Perfect Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe with Blue Cheese Butter

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A decadent yet simple recipe featuring tender filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with creamy blue cheese butter, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special solo dinner.

Ingredients

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  • Four 6-ounce center-cut filet mignon steaks, about 1.5 inches thick
  • Eight strips of thin-cut bacon (two strips per filet)
  • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (such as Maytag)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, crumbled blue cheese, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix until creamy but still a bit chunky. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
  3. Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Wrap each filet with two strips of thin-cut bacon, overlapping slightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  5. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  6. Sear the bacon-wrapped filets seam-side down first, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until the bacon crisps and the steak develops a brown crust. Use tongs carefully to turn.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature around 130°F/54°C). Add a couple of minutes if you prefer medium.
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer steaks to a plate. Let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Top each filet with a dollop of blue cheese butter and serve immediately.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon to ensure it crisps quickly without overcooking the steak. Avoid piercing the meat with forks to keep juices inside. Rest the steak after cooking to maintain juiciness. Blue cheese butter can be made ahead to meld flavors. If bacon crisps too fast, lower heat before oven roasting. For dairy-free option, substitute blue cheese butter with mashed avocado and nutritional yeast.

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