Savor the Best Steakhouse-Inspired Snack Bites

Ingredients

• Creamed Spinach:
• Drizzle olive oil in a pan and sauté a generous handful of fresh baby spinach until wilted.
• Add a knob of butter, finely chopped shallots, a hint of nutmeg, a splash of heavy cream, a sprinkle of salt, and a dash of black pepper to the pan.
• Béarnaise Sauce:
• Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in minced shallots, a splash of white wine vinegar, a rich egg yolk, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a stream of melted butter until smooth.
• Serve over a bed of 18 crispy RITZ Crackers topped with tender, bite-sized pieces of cooked beef tenderloin.

Step 1

Begin by heating olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat until it shimmers. Next, gently introduce the spinach into the pan and cover it for a minute to allow it to steam and soften. Uncover the pan and stir the spinach until it wilts beautifully. Once done, delicately drain the spinach, pat it dry between paper towels, and proceed to chop it into fine pieces.

Step 2

In the same pan, melt a knob of butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute them for a minute until they turn translucent and fragrant. Pour in the velvety heavy cream, a pinch of nutmeg, and give it a good stir until everything melds together harmoniously. Toss in the chopped spinach and ensure it's fully coated in the creamy mixture. Once the spinach reaches a creamy consistency, season with a sprinkle of salt and a crack of pepper. Set this luscious mixture aside.

Step 3

In another saute pan, melt a sumptuous tablespoon of butter. Add the shallots and a splash of white wine vinegar, allowing them to cook until the liquid evaporates, creating a delightful aroma. Remove the shallots from the pan and let them cool down a bit.

Step 4

Now, in a blender, combine an egg yolk and a squeeze of lemon juice. Slowly incorporate half a cup of melted butter into the blender until a smooth and velvety mixture forms. Pour this heavenly concoction into the cooled shallots and give it a gentle stir, adding in some finely chopped fresh tarragon for an extra burst of flavor.

Step 5

To assemble these delectable bites, elegantly spoon around 1-1/2 teaspoons of the creamy spinach onto a RITZ Cracker. Top it off with a slice of succulent steak and generously drizzle around 1-1/2 teaspoons of the luscious bearnaise sauce over the steak for a mouthwatering finish.