Black Garlic Butter Steak & Brie Croissant Melt
This recipe provides a gourmet twist on comfort food, featuring ribeye steaks cooked to medium-rare, black garlic butter, brie cheese, and croissants. It's surprisingly quick, easy, and impressive, perfect for a romantic dinner or casual get-together.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan If using a grill pan, oil it to prevent sticking.
- Meat thermometer For accurate steak doneness.
- Oven To toast croissants and melt cheese.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Ribeye steaks About 1 inch thick
- 4 tablespoons Black Garlic Butter
- 4 Croissants Good quality
- 8 ounces Brie cheese Sliced
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste, freshly ground black pepper is best
- Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, make sure it's well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- Season your ribeye steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time depending on your preferred doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Once grilled, remove the steaks from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- While the steaks rest, slice the croissants in half and spread generously with black garlic butter.
- Toast the croissants in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Place the sliced brie on the bottom halves of the croissants.
- Thinly slice the rested steaks and divide them evenly between the croissant halves, topping the brie.
- Add more brie slices on top of the steak.
- Cover with the croissant tops and bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning!
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave. Consider substituting filet mignon or sirloin for the ribeye, camembert or goat cheese for the brie, and adding caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, or truffle oil for extra flavor.