Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal at home with this Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter recipe. The tender, juicy filet mignon is pan-seared to perfection, then topped with a creamy, flavorful blue cheese butter that melts beautifully over the steak. Paired with savory roasted mushrooms and a rich red wine sauce, this dish is bound to impress steak lovers or be the star of your next romantic meal. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion like Valentine’s Dinner, planning a gourmet steak dinner, or treating yourself on a weeknight, this elegant recipe hits all the right notes!

Recipe Overview (Why You’ll Love It!)

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This isn’t your average steak night—it’s a decadent yet approachable recipe that delivers maximum flavor and sophistication. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: ~30 minutes
• Total Time: About 50 minutes
• Servings: 2-4
• Skill Level: Intermediate

Why This Recipe is a Showstopper 🌟

1. Perfect Steaks Every Time: With precise searing and basting techniques, your steaks will come out tender, juicy, and beautifully caramelized.
2. Luxurious Blue Cheese Butter: Adds creamy richness and an irresistible tang that elevates the filet.
3. Savory Mushrooms with Umami Depth: Three kinds of mushrooms roast in the flavorful pan drippings, making them the perfect accompaniment.
4. Restaurant Quality at Home: Impress your guests (or yourself!) with this elegant steak dinner that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or even just a side of greens.

Ingredients (What You’ll Need) 🛒

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Filet Mignon & Blue Cheese Butter:

• 2-4 filet mignon steaks (grass-fed for optimal flavor and marbling)
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme

For the Blue Cheese Butter:

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup high-quality blue cheese (Maytag or similar)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Roasted Mushrooms:

• ½ cup oyster mushrooms, torn
• ½ cup shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
• ½ cup cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup red wine
• ⅓ cup beef stock

Step-by-Step Instructions

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1️⃣ Prep Your Ingredients (The Foundation of Flavor)

1. Prepare the Filet: Remove filets from the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Pat them dry and season generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper on all sides.
2. Prep the Mushrooms: Tear oyster mushrooms, remove stems and slice shiitake mushrooms, and slice cremini mushrooms. Set aside. Dice the shallot and mince the garlic to add depth to the mushrooms later.
3. Make the Blue Cheese Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together softened butter, blue cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator for later use.

2️⃣ Pan-Sear the Filet Mignon

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned filet mignon steaks.
2. Add smashed garlic cloves and fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet for an aromatic burst of flavor while cooking.
3. Carefully sear the steaks on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side) until you achieve a golden-brown crust.
4. While cooking, baste the steaks in the flavored oil using a spoon to keep them moist and flavorful.
5. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven (400°F) if needed to finish cooking to desired doneness (medium-rare: ~130°F, medium: ~140°F). Let steaks rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking.

3️⃣ Roast the Mushrooms

1. In the same skillet, use the flavorful drippings left from cooking the steaks. Add oyster, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms to roast, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the shallots and minced garlic to the pan to enhance the flavor.
3. Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up any browned bits for maximum flavor.
4. Stir in beef stock and let the sauce reduce slightly to enhance the umami-rich mushrooms.

4️⃣ Plate & Serve

Assembly:

1. Place a generous layer of roasted mushrooms on each plate.
2. Add the filet mignon on top of the mushrooms.
3. Finish with a dollop of the chilled blue cheese butter on each steak, letting it melt over the warm filet for a decadent topping.
4. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley for a pop of color.

Recommended Pairings: Serve alongside roasted garlic mashed potatoes or steamed asparagus for the ultimate steakhouse experience at home!

Recipe Variations You’ll Love ❤️

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1. Outback-Inspired Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon: Spread blue cheese butter over the cooked steaks and broil briefly for a melted, caramelized crust.
2. Filet Mignon Grilled with Blue Cheese Butter: Swap the cast iron skillet for a grill and finish the cooked steaks with a generous dollop of blue cheese butter.
3. Low-Carb: Serve over cauliflower mash or sautéed spinach for a keto-friendly version.
4. Bleu Cheese Steak Topping for Strip Steak: Try the blue cheese butter on other cuts like strip steak or beef tenderloin.

Pro Tips for Success 🌟

• Room Temperature Steak: Ensures even cooking and a perfect sear.
• High-Quality Ingredients: Grass-fed filet and creamy fresh blue cheese make all the difference!
• Don’t Skip the Rest Time: Resting steaks allows juices to redistribute, keeping them tender and moist.
• Perfect Pan Sauce: Make sure to scrape up the browned bits when deglazing—it’s pure flavor!

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips 🧊

• Blue Cheese Butter: Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Leftover Mushrooms: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat Filet Mignon Gently: Use a low oven temperature or sous vide to prevent overcooking.

Filet Mignon & Blue Cheese Butter

Jessica Tran

Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal at home with this Perfect Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter recipe. Tender, juicy filet mignon is pan-seared to perfection then topped with creamy blue cheese butter, paired with savory roasted mushrooms.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 28 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• Cast iron skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

  

Steaks

• 2-4 filet mignon steaks grass-fed recommended
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves smashed
• 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme

Blue Cheese Butter

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
• ¼ cup high-quality blue cheese Maytag or similar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Roasted Mushrooms

• ½ cup oyster mushrooms torn
• ½ cup shiitake mushrooms stems removed and sliced
• ½ cup cremini mushrooms cleaned and sliced
• 1 shallot finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ cup red wine
• ⅓ cup beef stock

Instructions

 

Prepare Your Ingredients

• Filet Preparation: Remove the filets from the fridge and allow them to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
• Mushroom Preparation: Tear oyster mushrooms, slice shiitake and cremini mushrooms. Set aside. Dice the shallot and mince garlic.
• Make Blue Cheese Butter: In a mixing bowl, whisk the softened butter, blue cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Pan-Sear the Filet Mignon

• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil until shimmering.
• Add the seasoned filet mignon steaks.
• Incorporate the smashed garlic cloves and fresh thyme into the skillet.
• Sear each filet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• For desired doneness, transfer the skillet to a preheated oven (400°F). Aim for medium-rare (~130°F) or medium (~140°F).
• After cooking, let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes.

Roast the Mushrooms

• In the same skillet, using leftover drippings, add all the mushrooms and roast while stirring occasionally.
• Introduce the shallots and minced garlic to enhance the flavor.
• Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up the browned bits for more flavor.
• Stir in beef stock and let sauce reduce slightly.

Plate & Serve

• On each plate, layer a generous amount of roasted mushrooms.
• Place the filet mignon atop the mushrooms.
• Add a dollop of chilled blue cheese butter on each steak to melt over the warm meat.
• Garnish with fresh chives or parsley.

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Notes

Let steaks reach room temperature for even cooking and perfect sear.
Use high-quality, grass-fed filet mignon and fresh blue cheese for the best flavor.
Don’t skip resting time for the steaks; it helps retain moisture.
For added flavor, scrape the bottom of the skillet while deglazing.

Perfect Filet Mignon, Every Time!

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Making Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter at home has never been this irresistible! With crispy seared edges, tender steak, creamy blue cheese butter, and savory roasted mushrooms, this recipe is guaranteed to wow guests or make a romantic dinner truly magical. Don’t wait—start cooking up this gourmet recipe and bring the steakhouse experience home! 🥩💙

Command your inner chef and make this dish for an unforgettable steak dinner. Don’t forget to share your pictures or let us know how yours turned out! Happy cooking!

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