Blackened Ribeye with Pimento Cheese Butter

Ingredients:

Pimento Cheese Butter:

· 4 oz butter, softened to room temperature

· ½ C. mayo

· 1T + 1 tsp lemon juice

· 1T + 1 tsp Virginia Hot Sauce

· 1 tsp pepper

· 1 tsp salt

· ½ T. sugar

· ½ T. whole grain mustard

· 2 T. Worcestershire

· 1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese

· ½ jar chopped pimentos

Combine all ingredients and form into a log. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Steak:

· 3 x 1 lb. ribeye steaks

· 1-2 T. Cajun seasoning per steak (your choice)

· Butter, 1-2 T. per steak

1. Season the ribeye with the Cajun seasoning and let it come to room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hr.

2. Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill pan, or saute pan. Add the butter and let it melt and almost smoke. Cook the steak on both sides to desired doneness on high heat to get that iconic blackened look.

3. Serve steaks topped with Pimento Cheese Butter and enjoy!