Looking for a bold and tasty party snack for your next gathering? Try these 5-Ingredient Steak Bites on Bagels and Blue Cheese at your next gathering. Whether it’s a game day or elegant soirée, these bagel bites will fit right in! Can I tell you a little secret? When I’m entertaining, I like to shock my party guests a bit with the menu I serve. If we’re having a casual get-together, like a sports event or yard party, I like to serve dishes that are slightly more elegant than expected. However, if we’re having a dinner party or wine tasting, I like to serve dishes that are slightly more casual than expected. (Like glammed-up burgers or chicken pot pie.) I do this for a few reasons… One, when we have a dinner party, everyone always expects my food to be outrageously elegant because I cook for a living. They come over expecting to have to be on their best behavior. Serving casual dishes puts people at ease, and acts as a conversation starter. Two, when we’re having a casual get-together, I get tired of the same ol’ chicken wings and cheese dip. Don’t you? Three, giving people what they aren’t expecting, makes the event more memorable! Bagels may not seem like fancy food. Yet, I’ve discovered you can dress them up to fit any occasion. These simple 5-Ingredient Bagel Bites with Steak and Blue Cheese walk the line between casual and elegant. They start with tender Thomas’ Mini Bagels that have been toasted to golden perfection.
What Ingredients You Will Need
Rib Eye Steak Thomas’ Plain Mini Bagels Fresh Basil – a large bundle Balsamic Glaze Blue Cheese – any variety
How to Make Mini Bagel Steak Bites
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Preheat the grill to high heat. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the rib-eye steak(s) with kosher salt and black pepper. Once the grill is hot, grill the steak(s) for 2-4 minutes per side to reach your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and cover loosely with foil for at least 5 minutes. Twist the Thomas’ Mini Bagels to separate. Place the bagel halves, cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Toast for 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the basil leaves from their stems. Slice the steak into thin strips/bite-size pieces, against the grain. Slice the blue cheese into thin shards. Once the bagels are out of the oven, top each half with 1-2 basil leaves, then 1-2 slices of steak. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with shards of fresh blue cheese. Serve warm.
An Appetizer Full of Flavor
Thomas’ Mini Bagels are fabulous for stacking all sorts of appetizers and party snacks. They are small enough to serve as a finger food, yet filling enough to satisfy your guests. (They are also the perfect size for kids!) These 5-Ingredient Bagel Bites with Steak and Blue Cheese could be served as fancy food at our casual parties, or casual food at my dinner parties… Just to keep our friends guessing. Or try serving them for Sunday brunch this spring with grilled romaine salad and sparkling white sangria!
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