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Beef tenderloin crostini with parmesan cream sauce garnished with fresh herbs on toasted baguette slices

Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Cream Sauce

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces 1x

Description

This luxurious appetizer combines tender, seared beef slices with a velvety parmesan cream sauce served on crispy baguette rounds. Ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or whenever you want to impress your guests without breaking a sweat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch thick medallions
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (about 24 slices)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  2. Pat beef dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
  3. Sear beef medallions 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Cook in batches. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Deglaze with wine, cook 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in cream, stirring constantly. Bring to simmer, add cheese gradually while whisking until smooth. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  6. Slice rested beef into bite-sized pieces. Place one piece on each crostini, drizzle with warm sauce, garnish with chives.
  7. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or keep warm in a 200°F oven up to 1 hour.

Notes

Toast crostini up to 3 days ahead. Use fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing. Let beef rest before slicing. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free baguette or cucumber rounds.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop & Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crostini
  • Calories: 98
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 142mg
  • Fat: 6.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.1g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 5.2g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

Keywords: beef tenderloin, parmesan cream sauce, crostini, party appetizer, holiday bites

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