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Blackened Steak Bites with Blue Cheese Sauce

Juicy, spice-crusted sirloin seared in a hot cast-iron skillet meets a tangy, melty blue cheese sauce for dipping. The contrast of smoky char and rich, peppery cream makes this Blackened Steak Bites with Blue Cheese Sauce a standout for game day, happy hour, or a shareable starter at gatherings.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Blackened Steak Bites with Blue Cheese Sauce
  1. 1

    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the beef with blackened seasoning, coating all sides.

  3. 3

    Place a cast iron skillet on the preheated grill and heat the oil until it is smoking. Cook the beef in the hot oil in small batches, reheating the oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Transfer the beef to a serving plate.

  4. 4

    For the sauce, stir the cream cheese and evaporated milk together in a saucepan over low heat until the cream cheese is melted. Whisk in the blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, white pepper, and cayenne pepper; simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve the blue cheese sauce with the beef.