Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Topping

Personally I think beef tenderloin served with rolls is the perfect party food. But this is also excellent served as the main course at dinner.

Tenderloin:

1 (3- to 4-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed

¼ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon coarse salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

Blue cheese topping:

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

½ cup butter, softened

To make the tenderloin: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place the tenderloin in the baking dish and brush with the olive oil. Cover with the salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the meat thermometer registers 130 degrees (for rare). While the meat is cooking prepare the blue cheese topping.

To make the blue cheese topping: In a small bowl mash the garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Add the blue cheese and butter and blend well. Spread the mixture on top of the cooked tenderloin and cover loosely with foil. Let rest 20 minutes before slicing.

Makes 10 servings.