Steaks with Blue Cheese Butter

The secret to grilling restaurant quality steaks at home begins with a cast iron skillet! Start on the stovetop with a quick sear, finish them in the oven, then let them rest before serving.

source	Lodge
categories	meat, main dish
yield	Serves 2
prep time	10 mins
total time	20 mins

INGREDIENTS

[Blue Cheese Butter]

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

4 oz blue cheese crumbles

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Pinch of salt

A few grinds of black pepper

[Steaks]

2 strip steaks, 1 inch think

1 tsp vegetable oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cream the butter in small bowl, then add the blue cheese, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper, and cream again until smooth.

2. Using a 12-inch piece of plastic wrap, spoon out the butter mixture and roll it up like a log, twisting the ends. Freeze the butter until firm*.

3. Bring the steaks to room temperature.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

5. Gradually heat a cast iron skillet, then carefully brush the pan with oil.

6. Season the steaks to taste on both sides with salt and pepper.

7. Carefully place the steaks on the hot skillet and sear for 2 minutes per side.

8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and let finish cooking for 2 minutes.

9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the steaks rest for 5 minutes.

10. Serve with a pat of blue cheese butter on each steak.