Steakhouse Crostini

Makes 15 servings.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. Omaha Steaks Tenderloin Tips (#670), cooked
• ½ Cup Napa Valley Portabella Mushroom Tapenade (Find at Omaha Steaks Stores)
• 1 Loaf French Baguette Bread, sliced on the bias and toasted
• Savory Cream Cheese Spread (Recipe follows)
• 8 oz. Feta Cheese, crumbled
• Garnish: Diced Roasted Red Peppers
• Garnish: Chopped Italian Parsley

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare Savory Cream Cheese Spread using recipe below.
2. Season and cook Omaha Steaks Tenderloin Tips to desired doneness.
3. Cut Tenderloin Tips into thin slices and then chop into quarter-inch pieces.
4. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped steak with Portabella Mushroom Tapenade.
5. Spread 1 teaspoon of the Savory Cream Cheese Spread on toasted baguette slices.
6. Put a heaping tablespoon of the steak and tapenade mixture on top.
7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese on top.
8. Place on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped roasted red pepper and chopped Italian parsley.
10. Serve immediately.

Savory Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

• ¼ Cup Omaha Steaks Gourmet Steak and Chop Sauce
• 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened

Procedure:
Combine ingredients in a bowl with a hand mixer. Mix until smooth and creamy.