The Bluster and the Burrow
Steak Crostini with Peaches, Parmesan, and Garlic
These Steak Crostini with Peaches are a sweet and savory appetizer layered with juicy seared steak, roasted peaches, garlic confit, and creamy horseradish mayo. Perfect for date nights or elegant entertaining, they’re easy to prep ahead and assemble right before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb steak
- 10 ounce French baguette
- 20 garlic cloves
- Parmesan cheese sliced
- 2-3 peaches
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon horseradish prepared
Instructions
Roast the Peaches
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Prep the peaches: Slice2-3 peaches in half and put in an oven dish cut side up. Put a half a teaspoon of butter on each one and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Roast the Peaches: For ripe peaches, bake for 30-40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. For underripe peaches, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes then uncover and bake for another 30-60 minutes
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into ¼ inch strips
Make Garlic Confit
- Preheat the oven to 275°F.
- Place 20 garlic cloves in a small ovenproof ramekin or dish.
- Pour in avocado oil until cloves are just submerged.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Bake for 2 hours, until soft and golden.
Cook the Steak
- Preheat cast iron or stainless steel skillet to medium heat
- Add butter or oil to the pan, then add 1 lb steak
- Cook for five minutes on one side and five on the other
- Allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing to lock in the juices and keep it tender
Horseradish Mayo
- In a small bowl, mix the 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon horseradish together
Assemble the Crostinis
- Slice 10 ounce French baguette at a little bit of an angle ¼ inch thick
- Arrange the sliced baguette on a cookie sheet
- Toast for 4 minutes
- Remove from oven and smear one garlic clove onto the bread
- Place a slice of Parmesan cheese
- Add a slice of peaches
- Add a slice of steak
- Add a dollop of horseradish mayo
- And top with chives if desired and eat
Notes
You can cook everything in advance. Toast the bread and assemble it before your guests or date arrives.
Depending on your timing, you can serve this appetizer hot or cold.
To keep the bread crisp, don’t assemble until you’re ready to serve.
You can make these vegetarian by swapping the steak for mushrooms or eggplant.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
