Description
Indulge in these exquisite Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Cream Sauce for a savory appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. Tender slices of beef atop crispy baguette rounds, all drizzled with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Tenderloin:
- 1 pound beef tenderloin (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the beef: Rub the beef tenderloin with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in a skillet until browned, then roast in the oven until medium-rare.
- Toast the crostini: Brush baguette slices with butter and toast until golden.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble: Top each crostini with sauce, beef slices, and more sauce. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
- This appetizer is perfect for parties and holidays.
- You can prepare the beef and sauce in advance and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
