Stilton & Steak Melt

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: about 8-15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 thick sirloin steaks
   
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
   
• 2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
   
• 2 tablespoons full-fat crème fraîche
   
• 50g Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton, crumbled
   
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley, plus extra to garnish

To serve:

Baby spinach, watercress and rocket leaves, grilled tomatoes

Method:

1. Brush the steaks with the oil, then coat in the crushed black pepper. 
    
2. Put the crème fraîche into a bowl, add the crumbled cheese and 2 teaspoons of the parsley and mix well.
    
3. Preheat the grill to high. Heat an ovenproof griddle or frying pan over a high heat. When searing hot, add the steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium-rare or 4-5 minutes each side for well done. 
    
4. Spoon the cheese mixture on top of each steak and pop under the grill for 1-2 minutes until bubbling. 
    
5. Divide between 2 plates, scatter with the remaining parsley and serve with the salad leaves and grilled tomatoes.