π₯©π₯ Garlic Herb Butter Steak with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes π§π§π§
Juicy grilled steak drenched in garlic herb butter, paired with oven-baked mashed potatoes topped with golden cheese crust. One bite and youβre not just eating β youβre ascending. ππ―
π Ingredients:
For the Steak:
2 ribeye or strip steaks (1" thick, room temp)
Salt & cracked black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (for basting)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Fresh thyme or rosemary
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
4 tbsp softened butter
2 tsp chopped parsley
1 tsp minced garlic
Β½ tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt
For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
4 large russet potatoes, peeled & boiled
Β½ cup heavy cream
ΒΌ cup butter
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: garlic powder, chives
π₯ Instructions:
1. Make the Herb Butter:
Mix butter, parsley, garlic, lemon juice & salt. Chill or keep soft at room temp.
2. Cook the Steak:
Season steaks generously with salt & pepper.
Heat skillet or grill pan to high.
Sear steaks 2β3 mins per side. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Baste for 1β2 mins.
Rest for 5 mins, then top with that glorious garlic herb butter.
3. Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake:
Mash boiled potatoes with butter, cream, and seasonings.
Spoon into a baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
Broil or bake at 400Β°F for 10β15 mins until golden and bubbly.
π½οΈ Serve Like a Boss:
Steak dripping in butter sauce. Potatoes cheesy and crusted. Add roasted greens or grilled asparagus if youβre feelinβ fancy. Or donβt. Itβs already perfect. π€π₯