This Olive Garden steak gorgonzola recipe is a simpler version of the beloved restaurant favorite. It features juicy grilled steak topped with a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce that makes for a decadent meal that’s perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
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Homemade Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola
If you’re a fan of the steak gorgonzola at Olive Garden, why not try making it at home? This copycat recipe is just as delicious and can be easily recreated in your kitchen.
I love to pair this steak blue cheese pasta with a simple, Caesar salad with Homemade Caesar dressing.
The choice of steak cut that works best with this recipe is usually a sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon that has been seasoned with salt and black pepper and grilled to perfection!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Steak: While the recipe suggests filet mignon, you can use other cuts like sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip, with a similar result.
Vegetarian option: Use portobello mushrooms instead of steak.
Gorgonzola cheese: Other blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton work equally well in this recipe.
Parmesan and milder cheese: If you’re not a fan of strong blue cheese flavors (sometimes I am, sometimes not!), you can use milder cheese like feta or goat cheese.
Heavy cream: You can use a mixture of half heavy cream and half whole milk for a slightly lighter sauce, If you prefer a dairy-free option, coconut cream is a great choice.
Garlic powder: The recipe calls for garlic powder, but use fresh garlic if it’s what you have on hand.
Butter: Salted or unsalted butter, or even ghee is perfectly okay to use in this sauce.
Seasonings: Add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley to the sauce for extra flavor.
Spices: Experiment with spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to give the sauce a unique twist.
Cooking oil: For grilling the steak, you can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or olive oil.
Sundried tomatoes (optional): While these tomatoes are used in the original recipe, more often than not I skip them if I’ve run out.
Balsamic glaze (optional): I omitted this from the recipe, because it’s not what I consider a simple ingredient, but do drizzle it over your steak and sauce if you have it.
How to make steak gorgonzola
Step 1: Season & Grill the Steak
Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned steaks on the hot grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until your preferred doneness.
Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes on a plate.
Step 2: Make the Gorgonzola Sauce
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese until the sauce is smooth.
Add the garlic powder, and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Plate & Serve
Place the rested grilled steaks on serving plates.
Spoon the Gorgonzola sauce generously over the top of each steak and pre-cooked pasta.
(Optional) Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Season the steak well, to enhance it’s natural meaty flavor.
Don’t overcook your steak. Tough steak is never fun to eat.
If you prefer a slightly chunky sauce, crumble some of the gorgonzola and add it into the pan just before serving.
Prepare your side dishes before making the steak sauce, so that dinner is ready to serve once the steak has had a few minutes to rest.
What to serve with Olive Garden’s copycat steak gorgonzola
I love serving this blue cheese steak sauce with so many dishes besides pasta. Here are some ideas to try:
Garlic mashed potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes with a hint of garlic are a perfect accompaniment to the rich and savory flavors of the steak and gorgonzola sauce.
Grilled vegetables: Grilled asparagus, zucchini, and bell peppers add color and texture to the meal.
Caesar salad: A classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and tangy Caesar dressing is a refreshing addition to the meal.
Roasted mushrooms: Roasted mushrooms with garlic and herbs are a delicious and earthy side dish that pairs well with the steak and gorgonzola sauce.
Roasted potatoes: Roasted potatoes with rosemary and olive oil are the ideal side dish for this creamy blue cheese sauce.
While this sauce over pasta is a whole meal on its own, there’s no harm in matching it up with a little something else for good measure!
Storage
Store any leftover Steak Gorgonzola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
When reheating, do so separately for the steak and sauce to avoid overcooking the steak.
Reheat the steak in a microwave or skillet and warm the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until heated through.
Steak Gorgonzola FAQs
Filet mignon or New York strip steak are also good choices in this recipe. Just keep in mind that the cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the steak.
You can cook the steak using other methods such as pan-searing or broiling. Each method will have its own cooking time, so you’ll need to adjust accordingly.
Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8-10 oz. sirloin filet mignon, or ribeye steak
- Olive oil for grilling
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the steak with olive oil and grill to desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream, gorgonzola cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Slice the steak against the grain and place it on a plate. Spoon the gorgonzola sauce over the top of the steak.
Now you don’t have to leave your home to enjoy restaurant-quality steak gorgonzola. So why not try recreating this recipe tonight and let me know how it turns out?