Description

This Steak Stuffed Bread Boat is a savory, indulgent dish featuring tender seared strip steaks, caramelized sweet onions, and melted pepper jack cheese nestled in a hollowed French loaf spread with fragrant roasted garlic butter. Perfect for sharing, this hearty recipe combines rich flavors and comforting textures, grilled or baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh chives for a vibrant finish.

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Butter

1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
1 whole head roasted garlic
1 tsp fresh chives (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)

Steak and Onion Filling

3-4 strip steaks (about 8 oz each)
Your favorite steak seasoning (to taste)
1 large sweet onion (sliced)

Bread and Cheese

1 large French loaf
8 slices pepper jack cheese

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Instructions

Roast and Prepare Garlic Butter: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roast the whole head of garlic for 35-40 minutes until soft and fragrant. Once cooled, blend the roasted garlic cloves with softened butter and finely chopped fresh chives until smooth to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
Season and Sear Steak: Generously season the strip steaks with your preferred steak seasoning. Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the steaks to your desired doneness. After cooking, allow the steaks to rest for 5-10 minutes to retain juices, then slice thinly against the grain for optimal tenderness.
Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet used for the steaks, add the sliced sweet onion and sauté in the steak drippings over medium heat. Cook until the onions soften and caramelize, about 15-20 minutes, developing a rich, sweet flavor.
Assemble the Bread Boat: Slice the French loaf lengthwise and carefully hollow out the center to create space for the filling. Spread the roasted garlic butter generously inside the hollowed bread. Layer the caramelized onions, sliced steak, and then top with slices of pepper jack cheese evenly.
Grill or Bake Until Melted: Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F. Place the assembled bread boat on a baking sheet and cook until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is toasted to a golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chives, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Resting the steak after searing improves juiciness and flavor.
Use a sharp knife to hollow out the bread for easier assembly and better presentation.
The recipe can be adapted with different cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar for varied flavors.
Leftover bread boats can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce before baking.