Steak and Cheese Melts

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 1/2 lbs. strip steak
  • 2 small baguettes, halved horizontally
  • 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
  • 8 slices fontina
  • 2 cups fresh baby arugula

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook onion, 2 tbsp butter, salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is dark golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove onion from skillet; wipe skillet clean.

  2. eheat oven to 475.

  3. Sprinkle steak seasoning all over steak. In skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let stand for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain.

  4. Spread mustard on bottom half of baguettes; top with 2 slices fontina. Divide steak and onions between baguettes. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet.

  5. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Top with arugula and top half of baguettes. Halve sandwiches to serve.

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