Grilled New York Strip Crostini

Grilled New York Strip Crostini
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Steak doesn't always require a fork and knife, and this recipe has you slice up tender grilled New York Strip steaks to serve on top of a crostini with whipped cream cheese and red pepper pesto. 
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 10-ounce new york strip steaks
  • 1 french baguette
  • roasted red pepper pesto
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • chopped chives, for garnish
  • oil, as needed
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients but the olive oil in a food processor or a blender and purée until smooth.
  2. Next add the oil, slowly, in a thin stream with the food processor running until it is completely combined.
  3. Preheat the oven broiler to high and grill to medium-high.
  4. Season the steaks with salt and pepper and lightly oil. Grill over medium-high until rare, about 2 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes and then slice into thin slices.
  5. Thinly slice the French baguette and brush with a small amount of olive oil. Place in the oven and broil until just brown, about 1 minute.
  6. Spread the toasted bread slices with 1 teaspoon of the roasted red pepper pesto and top with 1 slice of steak. Put a ½ teaspoon dollop of whipped cream cheese on the steak, and garnish with diced pepper and chives.