Description
Crispy garlic toast meets mouthwatering steak and melted cheese in this irresistible flavor fusion. Juicy steak slices nestled on toasted bread create a quick, satisfying meal that brings gourmet comfort right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ribeye or sirloin steak
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Bread and Seasonings:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (like sourdough or French bread)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) for crisp toasting.
- Season the steak generously with salt and pepper, then sear in hot olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely browned for medium-rare doneness.
- Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Combine softened butter with minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes to create a fragrant herb-infused spread.
- Thoroughly coat each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Place buttered bread in the preheated oven and toast for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Layer the thinly sliced steak across each toasted bread slice.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the steak-topped toast.
- Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with extra fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize steak doneness by adjusting cooking time and using a meat thermometer for precise results.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, provolone, or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Rest the steak completely before slicing to ensure maximum juiciness and prevent losing precious meat juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg