Crusted bleu cheese adds stunning flavor to our juicy bison filets, while browned butter enhances the dish's richness. An easy recipe. A beautiful presentation.

• 4 bison 6 oz. filet mignon steaks
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. butter
• 1/4 lb. Maytag blue cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper

Created by: Chef Forrest D. Waldo, II C.E.C.

Preheat broiler. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and a generous amount of ground black pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

Transfer steaks to a broiler pan and top each with 1 oz. Maytag Bleu Cheese. Place on top rack of oven of which the broiler has been preheated. Broil until a light crust forms on the cheese.

Remove from oven and place on a serving platter and keep warm.

In the same skillet you cooked the steaks, return to medium-high heat and add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Melt butter and cook until it begins to turn a light brown color.

Remove from heat and spoon over crusted steaks.

Per serving: calories 525, fat 31.0g, 54% calories from fat, cholesterol 205mg, protein 57.6g, carbohydrates 1.1g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 0.9g, sodium 617mg, diet points 13.5.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 7.7, Fat: 4.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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