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Perfect Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe with Blue Cheese Herb Crust

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A quick and easy recipe for tender filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a creamy blue cheese herb crust, perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 filet mignon steaks, about 6 oz each, trimmed
  • 4 slices thin-cut bacon
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (about 100 g)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Optional: 1 small shallot, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the herb crust by mixing crumbled blue cheese, softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and lemon zest (if using) in a small bowl until spreadable. Set aside.
  2. Season each filet generously with salt and pepper. Wrap one bacon strip snugly around the center of each filet, securing with a toothpick if needed.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the bacon-wrapped filets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and spread the blue cheese herb mixture evenly over the top of each filet.
  6. Transfer the skillet or move the filets to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130°F/54°C). Adjust time for desired doneness.
  7. Remove filets from oven and let rest loosely covered with foil for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  8. Serve hot with pan juices or a balsamic reduction and your favorite sides.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking. Rest steaks after cooking to keep them juicy. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Broil for 1-2 minutes if bacon is not crispy enough after baking. Avoid piercing steaks with forks during cooking.

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Keywords: filet mignon, bacon wrapped steak, blue cheese crust, herb crust, easy steak recipe, special occasion dinner, quick steak recipe

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