Steak with Crusty Crumb Topping

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1 beef sirloin steak
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 clove garlic
• 1 c. coarsely crumbled good-quality Italian bread
• 13 c. assorted chopped fresh herbs
• 1/4 c. goat cheese or Boursin cheese
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Coarsely snipped fresh chives (optional)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 package mesclun salad greens

1. Prepare baking potatoes for microwaving by piercing each in several places with tip of sharp knife.
2. Arrange, in circle, on paper towel in microwave, with 1 inch space between; cook on high (100% power) 10 minutes, turning once.
3. Let stand, wrapped in clean kitchen towel, 5 minutes until soft when pressed with fingers.
4. Meanwhile, heat broiler.
5. Place steak on rack in broiler pan.
6. Broil, about 6 inches from heat source, 5 minutes on each side until medium rare, or to desired doneness.
7. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
8. Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs, herbs, cheeses, and pepper to taste.
9. Remove steak from broiler, leaving broiler on; spoon crumb mixture evenly over surface of steak, patting gently to adhere.
10. Broil 2 to 3 minutes longer until topping is golden.
11. In salad bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; beat with fork to blend.
12. To dressing add mesclun salad greens; toss well to coat.
13. Split baked potatoes open; top each, if desired, with a few coarsely snipped chives.
14. Serve steak and potatoes accompanied by mesclun salad; refrigerate leftover steak for a future meal.Nutritional information is based on a 3-ounce serving of steak and a baked potato (without chives or salad)

baking potatoes, beef sirloin steak, olive oil, clove garlic, italian bread, fresh herbs, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper, fresh chives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, salad greens

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/steak-crusty-crumb-topping-328 (may not work)