Sacre Bleu for Two

My mom always said “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” So, for this most romantical of holidays, I'm taking Mom’s advice and wooing the man in my life with food. The entrée is sure to raise pulses... but maybe not in the way everyone is thinking. Why you ask? Consider the ingredients- 4 oz. tenderloin steaks, topped with Bleu d'Auvergne (a really high butterfat bleu cheese), butter, fresh cracked pepper, then wrapped in thick-cut bacon… but pair that with a glass (or two) of Cabernet Sauvignon and serve on a bed of greens, and we’re on our way to a heart-happy, if not heart-healthy Valentine’s Day.

And speaking of hearts, tell me these aren't the cutest personal-size Cedar Grilling Planks you ever did see?

Sacre Bleu! Valentine's Day Filet Mignon for Two

Ooh la la! 

Ingredients

2    Outdoor Gourmet Personal size cedar grilling planks, heart shape optional

2    4 oz. Tenderloin Steaks

2  pcs. Thick-Cut Bacon

2 oz. your blue cheese of choice

2   toothpicks

Fresh cracked black pepper

Directions

First- Soak your Outdoor Gourmet Cedar Grilling Planks for two of more hours.

Next- Preheat grill to Medium Heat (350°).  Wrap the bacon around tenderloins, securing with toothpicks and top with pepper. Place soaked planks with steaks on grill and close grill lid. Allow to smoke and smolder for 9-10 minutes for medium-rare steaks.


Then- When steaks are almost done to your liking, top with cheese and drizzle with melted butter. Pull from grill and cover with foil to rest.


Finally- Once your steaks for have rested for 5-10 minutes, uncover, serve over a bed of greens and enjoy!

 

Happy Valentines Day

Welcome to your weekend. -KB