Pesto-Bleu Cheese Steaks

• 4 beef tenderloin steaks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 18 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup basil pesto, divided
• 13 cup blue cheese
• 12 cup fresh basil leaf

1. 1.
2. Prepare and heat grill.
3. Place steaks on a platter; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut into the side of each steak creating a pocket.
5. Be careful not to cut through to the other side.
6. Fill each pocket with about 2 tablespoons of pesto.
7. 2.
8. Grill steaks, covered over medium coals for 5 minutes.
9. Turn steaks, cover again, and cook for 4 minutes.
10. Top each steak with 2 tablespoons of pesto and sprinkle bleu cheese on top of pesto.
11. Cover and grill for 2-5 minutes, until desired doneness is reached.
12. Meanwhile, roll basil leaves into a round shape and cut into thin strips, creating a chiffonade.
13. Place steaks on a serving platter and sprinkle with basil chiffonade.
14. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
15. This recipe can also be used for chicken breasts as well.
16. (more cooking time for chicken).

tenderloin, salt, white pepper, basil pesto, blue cheese, fresh basil leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pesto-bleu-cheese-steaks-383232 (may not work)