Parmesan Crusted Steak

This parmesan crusted steak combines a juicy, perfectly cooked steak with a creamy parmesan topping and crispy golden breadcrumb crust. Inspired by popular steakhouse favorites, this restaurant-style recipe recreates the rich flavor and texture of a steakhouse parmesan crusted steak right at home.

Recipe Highlights

• How it taste: This parmesan crusted steak combines a juicy, perfectly cooked steak with a creamy parmesan topping and crispy golden breadcrumb crust. Inspired by popular steakhouse favorites, this restaurant-style recipe recreates the rich flavor and texture of a steakhouse parmesan crusted steak right at home.
• Skill level: This is an intermediate recipe that starts with a properly cooked steak and finishes with a simple parmesan crust under the broiler. If you’re comfortable cooking steak on the stovetop or grill, you’ll have no trouble making this restaurant-style dinner at home.
• Process: First, cook the steak just below your desired level of doneness. While the steak rests, prepare the creamy parmesan topping and breadcrumb crust. Finish everything under the broiler for a few minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Ingredients tips

• Steak: Ribeye, New York strip, and filet mignon are the best choices for parmesan crusted steak because they remain tender while standing up to the rich parmesan topping. I used top sirloin for this recipe, but any thick-cut steak that cooks well with high heat can be used successfully.
• Ranch Dressing: The ranch dressing helps create the creamy layer beneath the parmesan crust while adding extra flavor. Combined with the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, it creates the steakhouse-style topping that makes this recipe stand out.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan provides the best flavor and texture, but pre-grated parmesan will also work well. The parmesan forms the base of the creamy topping and helps create the signature crust.
• Panko Bread Crumbs: Panko breadcrumbs create the crispy golden layer on top of the parmesan mixture. Plain or Italian-style panko both work well depending on the flavor profile you prefer.
• Salt & Black Pepper: These will be the main seasonings for the steak. If there is a rub you like that is fine just be cautious the flavors don’t clash with topping.

Chef’s tips

• Use high heat: Whether you’re cooking on the grill, in a cast iron skillet, or in a stainless steel pan, high heat helps develop a flavorful crust on the steak before adding the parmesan topping. Avoid non-stick cookware for the best sear.
• Don’t fully cook the steak first: Since the steak finishes under the broiler with the parmesan topping, cook it slightly below your desired doneness during the initial sear. This helps prevent overcooking once the crust is added.

Steak doneness guide

Because this parmesan crusted steak finishes under the broiler, remove the steak from the heat a few degrees before your target temperature.

• Rare: 120-125°F
• Medium Rare: 130-135°F
• Medium: 140-145°F
• Medium Well: 150-155°F
• Well Done: 160°F+

For the best texture and flavor, medium rare to medium works best with parmesan crusted steak.

How To Make Parmesan Crusted Steak

1. Make crust mix before cooking steak. Take 2TB of grated parmesan and mix into 1/4 cup ranch dressing.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder and 2TB parmesan cheese. Melt butter then pour in and mix around until everything is saturated. Put breadcrumbs and dressing to the side preparded to top steak.
3. I had 3 steaks at a total weight of 1.5 pounds. Top sirloin cut but any cut is fine. Salt and pepper steaks to taste.
4. Preheat oven to broil. Cook steaks just shy of desired done temperature. Top steak with dressing then place buttered breadcrumb mix on top. Put in preheated broiled oven for 1-2 minutes or until crumble topping has browned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What to serve with parmesan crusted steak?

Parmesan crusted steak pairs best with classic steakhouse side dishes that complement the rich parmesan topping. From potatoes and vegetables to creamy sides, these recipes help turn the steak into a complete restaurant-style meal.

• Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
• Mac & Cheese
• Baked Parmesan Asparagus
• Loaded Potato Skins
• Mashed Potatoes

Try other parmesan crusted recipes

• Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
• Parmesan Crusted Chicken
• Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts
• Parmesan Crusted Cod
• Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
• Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop
• Parmesan Sheet Pan Chicken

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