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 🥩 Pan-Seared Steak with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce



Nothing says restaurant-quality dinner at home like a perfectly seared steak drizzled with a decadent blue cheese sauce. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for date night or special occasions.

The creamy, tangy blue cheese sauce balances the juicy, caramelized steak beautifully — a flavor match made in heaven!

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Juicy, pan-seared steak with a golden crust

  • ✅ Easy 10-minute creamy blue cheese sauce

  • ✅ Perfect for date night or entertaining

  • ✅ Works with ribeye, strip, or filet mignon

🛒 Ingredients

For the Steak:

  • 2 ribeye or strip steaks (about 1-inch thick)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp butter (for basting)

For the Blue Cheese Sauce:

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup blue cheese (crumbled, choose a creamy variety like Gorgonzola or Roquefort)

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Steaks

  • Pat steaks dry with paper towels.

  • Season generously with salt and black pepper.

2. Sear the Steaks

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat.

  • Add steaks and sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for doneness).

  • During the last minute, add butter, garlic, and thyme. Tilt pan and baste steaks with melted butter.

  • Transfer steaks to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.

3. Make the Blue Cheese Sauce

  • In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté shallots until softened (optional).

  • Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

  • Add blue cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Season to taste.

4. Serve

  • Slice steak against the grain.

  • Spoon blue cheese sauce over the top.

  • Garnish with fresh herbs or extra blue cheese crumbles.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

  • Serve alongside steamed asparagus or sautéed spinach

  • Add a crisp side salad with balsamic vinaigrette

  • Enjoy with a glass of bold red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec)

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Different Cheese: Try Stilton for a stronger punch or Gorgonzola Dolce for a milder flavor.

  • No Cream? Use half-and-half, but simmer longer to thicken.

  • Extra Depth: Deglaze the pan with a splash of red wine or brandy before adding cream.

  • Make Ahead: Sauce can be made a few hours ahead and reheated gently.

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