Description
A savory appetizer featuring tender beef tenderloin on crispy crostini, topped with a rich parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, sliced thinly
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Season beef slices with salt and pepper. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add butter, and sear beef for 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add heavy cream and parmesan. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Assemble crostini: Place beef on toasted baguette slices, drizzle with parmesan cream sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust beef cooking time based on preferred doneness.
- Sauce thickens as it cools—serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-searing, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: beef tenderloin, crostini, parmesan cream sauce, easy appetizer