BACON WRAPPED FILETS WITH SMOKEY BLEU CHEESE

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Have you ever wondered how steakhouses and fancy restaurants get their bacon wrapped steaks perfectly cooked with the bacon firmly attached? Wonder no more--this recipe will walk you through the simplest way to make a bacon-wrapped filet which, when paired with Smokey Bleu cheese and Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes, can make any day taste like Sunday.

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Idahoan®

Time 12h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (3 ounce) beef tenderloin (filet mignon)
6 slices thick-cut peppered bacon
1 (9.74 ounce) package Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 ounces smoked blue cheese

Steps:

  • Spread a layer of parchment paper over a baking sheet small enough to fit into your freezer.
  • Wrap each filet tightly with a strip of bacon, pinning with a toothpick.
  • Place each wrapped filet onto the parchment paper, being careful to ensure the bacon is wrapped tightly in the way you'd want the final product to look. Place sheet of steaks into the freezer until frozen solid, ideally overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove steaks from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature 10 minutes.
  • Prepare Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes according to package instructions. Keep warm.
  • When surface of the steaks is moist but not thawed, season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Place 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over high heat.
  • Place one steak into hot pan, top with a sprig of thyme, and sear to desired level of browning 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon hot butter over the top of the steak. Turn the steak and thyme sprig over and sear the other side. Transfer back to parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining steaks.
  • Bake steaks in preheated oven for 7 minutes for rare, 10 for medium rare, 15 for medium, or 20 for well-done.
  • Transfer steaks to a work surface. Crisp the bacon with a chef's torch, keeping the flame at least 1 inch away from the bacon to avoid burning. Remove toothpicks. Top each steak with smoked blue cheese crumbles and allow to rest 8 minutes.
  • Serve with Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1463.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Yehia Ahmed
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Overall, this was a good recipe, but I think I'll try a different one next time.


Rehman Rehman
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The smoky bleu cheese sauce was a bit too strong for my taste.


Butterfly Love
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


Lucky Gurung
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bacon-wrapped filets didn't come out as juicy as I had hoped.


Muhammad Yuonis
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The bacon-wrapped filets were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the smoky bleu cheese sauce was very good.


Yu Sra
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The bacon-wrapped filets were very flavorful and the smoky bleu cheese sauce was a great addition.


Hameed sial
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I'm not a huge fan of bleu cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The smoky bleu cheese sauce was surprisingly delicious and the bacon-wrapped filets were cooked perfectly.


John Gurung
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This recipe is a must-try for any bacon lover. The bacon-wrapped filets are cooked to perfection and the smoky bleu cheese sauce is out of this world.


Fara First2895
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My first time making bacon-wrapped filets and they came out amazing! The smoky bleu cheese sauce was the perfect touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Sahin
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Wow! This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of the bacon-wrapped filets and the smoky bleu cheese sauce. Definitely a keeper!


kiran ghemosu
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Not a fan of bleu cheese, so I used a creamy mushroom sauce instead. Still turned out great! The bacon-wrapped filets were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


dhan kumar tamang
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. The bacon-wrapped filets were juicy and flavorful, and the smoky bleu cheese sauce was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again!


Dr.Shahzaib Ali
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I've tried many filet mignon recipes but this one is by far the best. The bacon wrapped around the filet adds a delightful crunch and the smoky bleu cheese sauce is to die for. Highly recommend!


Adeelpari Adeelpari
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This recipe is a game-changer! The bacon-wrapped filets were cooked to perfection and the smoky bleu cheese sauce added an amazing flavor. My family and friends raved about it!