Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak

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 the 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 human element, production processes and  traditional maturing processes which all contribute to the aroma and taste of the this special cheese.

Island of Minorca, Spain. via: stockfresh

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 cheese making practices.

Mahon Menorca Cheeses are a fresh pressed paste cheeses 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:

1. Tender: A soft , yellowish white color ed cheese very little crust. Soft and creamy texture with a milky buttery flavor and an acidulous touch. ( 21- 60 days)
2. 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)
3. Cured: A firm, hard, mature cheese that has a very developed flavor, aroma, and an 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 purchased at these stores and shops: Fairway, West Side Market, Gourmet Garage, Saveway, Wholefoods, Kroger, Costco, Central Markets, Central and Town & Country Markets.

Learn More about Mahon Menorca Cheese:

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Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak Recipe-

Ingredients:

• 2  steaks, ribeye or fillet mignon (2 @ approximately 6 ounces each)
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼  tsp garlic powder
• ¼   tsp paprika
• ¼  tsp sea salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ cup  grated Mahon Menorca Cured Cheese
• 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and  finely chopped

Directions:

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl combine: garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, black pepper,and onion powder. Stir together.
3. Rub both sides of each steak with the seasoning mix.
4. 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. 
5. 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

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Bacon cheese walnut crusted steak is a simple 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!

Course: gluten free, keto, low carb, primal, steak

Cuisine: dinner entree, entree beef

Servings: 2

Calories: 345 kcal

Author: Stacey

Ingredients

• 2 steaks ribeye or fillet mignon (2 @ approximately 6 ounces each)
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ cup grated Mahon Menorca Cured Cheese
• 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
• 3 slices bacon cooked and finely chopped

Instructions

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl combine: garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, black pepper,and onion powder. Stir together.
3. Rub both sides of each steak with the seasoning mix.
4. 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.
5. After steak rests and cheese is starting to melt, serve.

Recipe Notes

*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

Yield: 2 steaks, Servings: 2, Serving size: 1 steak (6 ounces), Net Carbs per serving: 1 g.

Nutrition Facts

Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 35%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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