Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak
Bacon cheese walnut crusted steak is a simple but ever so tasty recipe that is low carb, keto and gluten-free.
This recipe is sponsored by Mahon Menorca Cheese.
Bacon cheese walnut crusted steak is a simple to prepare, but ever so tasty recipe that is low carb, keto and gluten-free.
The bacon, toasted walnut and cured Mahon Menorca cheese crust on top of a perfectly rubbed and pan-seared steak is a heavenly experience for your taste buds!
My hubby and son were just blown away by how delicious this was, and especially with the magical flavor of the cured aged Mahon Menorca Cheese mixed with the bacon and walnuts.
First, we should talk a little about cheese. I know I’ve made an appetizer with the Semi Cured Mahon Menorca Cheese, but I simply could not wait to make an entree with the Cured variety of Mahon Menorca Cheese, which is an aged, hard cheese with flavors of wood.
The Mahon Menorca Cured Cheese perfectly complements the smokey flavor of a pan-seared steak with bacon crumbles and toasted walnuts.
We liked it much better than blue cheese on our steaks, and my son said the topping on the steak was so good that he would even eat a salad with it on top.
He never eats salad as he says it is leaves for rabbits to eat.
The History of Mahon Menorca Cheese
Mahon Menorca Cheese is a P.G.O product (Protected Guarantee of Origin), which is a product very closely related to a geographic area where the product is produced: the island of Minorca.
Climate, temperature, humidity, light, soil conditions, etc, together with the human element, production processes, and traditional maturing processes which all contribute to the aroma and taste of this special cheese.
Mahon Menorca cheese is from the island of Minorca, which is one of the beautiful Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain.
The history of cheese-making on the island of Minorca goes back to very long ago, including prehistory according to archaeologists.
The Mahon Menorca cheese is still made by using many of the very old cheesemaking practices.
Mahon Menorca Cheeses are a fresh-pressed paste cheese with rounded edges and corners and parallelepiped shape. They use milk that is from freshly milked cows.
Mahon Menorca Cheese is available in 3 unique and delicious varieties:
- Tender: A soft, yellowish-white colored cheese very little crust. Soft and creamy texture with a milky buttery flavor and an acidulous touch. ( 21- 60 days)
- Semi- Cured: A firm but easy to cut cheese with an ivory color and an orange crust. It has a milky tasty and more developed flavors with a buttery nutty taste. (2-5 months)
- Cured: A firm, hard, mature cheese that has a very developed flavor, aroma, and a complex intense aftertaste. Hints of old wood, tanned leather, or a wine cellar. A treat for cheese connoisseurs. (more than 5 months).
Fortunately, Mahon Menorca Cheese is available in the USA now and can be purchased at these stores and shops: Fairway, West Side Market, Gourmet Garage, Saveway, Wholefoods, Kroger, Costco, Central Markets, Central and Town & Country Markets.
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Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak Recipe-
Ingredients:
- 2 steaks, ribeye or fillet mignon (2 @ approximately 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup grated Mahon Menorca Cured Cheese or Parmesan
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F (191 C). Add chopped walnuts to a lined baking sheet. Bake walnuts for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly toasted. Removed and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine: garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir together.
- Rub both sides of each steak with the seasoning mix.
- Heat a pan on stovetop to medium-high heat and add butter. Sear steaks in pan for 5 to 8 minutes on each side (for medium-rare to medium), or longer or shorter depending on preference and thickness of steaks. Remove from pan to let the steak rest. As soon as steak is removed from pan add grated cheese to the tops of each steak (*steak must rest for 5 minutes before cutting). Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and chopped cooked bacon crumbles.
- After steak rests and cheese is starting to melt, serve.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 2 steaks, Servings: 2, Serving Size: 1 steak (6 ounces), Amount per serving: Cal: 345, Carbs: 2 g, Net Carbs: 1 g, Fiber: 1 g, Fat: 23 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Protein: 30 g.
*All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
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Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak
Ingredients
- 2 steaks ribeye or fillet mignon (2 @ approximately 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup grated Mahon Menorca Cured Cheese or Parmesan
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
- 3 slices bacon cooked and finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (191 C). Add chopped walnuts to a lined baking sheet. Bake walnuts for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly toasted. Removed and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine: garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, black pepper,and onion powder. Stir together.
- Rub both sides of each steak with the seasoning mix.
- Heat a pan on stove top to medium high heat and add butter. Sear steaks in pan for 5 to 8 minutes on each side (for medium rare to medium), or longer or shorter depending on preference and thickness of steaks. Remove from pan to let steak rest. As soon as steak is removed from pan add grated cheese to the tops of each steak (*steak must rest for 5 minutes before cutting). Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and chopped cooked bacon crumbles.
- After steak rests and cheese is starting to melt, serve.
Becky Winkler says
Wow, this sounds like a great combination of flavors!
ChihYu says
Love the flavor combo and the steak looks so moist and delicious. YUM !!
Katja says
This is taking steak to the next level. YUM!
Taesha Butler (The Natural Nurturer) says
This looks so juicy and amazing. Love the topping addition!
Stacey says
Thank you, Taesha 🙂
Melissa @Realnutritiousliving says
Well who doesn't love a good steak and this just made it even better. Thank you Stacey!
Stacey says
Thank you Melissa 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
Wow, this looks like the ultimate steak recipe!
Stacey says
Thank you Kari 🙂
Carrie says
Heck yeah, this steak looks amazing!!! Brilliant idea to make the topping.
Stacey says
Thank you, Carrie 🙂
tina says
This sounds so goooooood! I can't say no to bacon... or steak!
Stacey says
Thank you, Tina.
cristina says
What a delicious, steak house style dinner, at home! Those are surely the best!
Stacey says
Thank you, Cristina.
Bern and Barry Johnson says
Yum!
Stacey says
Thank you Bern & Berry 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
This steak looks decadent and delicious!
Stacey says
Thank you, Jessica 🙂
Jean says
I need this in my life! Steak is my happy food and those topping combination is to die for.
Stacey says
Awe, thank you, Jean. Steak is a happy food 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
That steak looks awesome!!! I bet that bacon on there us extra yummy and I can imagine that cheese is just lovely.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Emily 🙂
Lindsey Dietz says
Whoa. How special! My dad would go nuts (haha, pun intended!) over this recipe!
Albert Bevia says
This is truly stunning, a new way to enjoy a good steak, I have to say I absolutely love the cheese that you used in this recipe! Bravo for an incredible recipe!
Stacey says
Thank you Albert, The Spanish cheese is the best cheese I've ever had. You're very lucky to live in Spain and have access to such wonderful ingredients.