T-Bone Steak and Potato Waffles

 How to Make T-Bone Steak with Waffle-Maker Potatoes & Cowboy Butter Sauce

 Ingredients You’ll Need

• For the T-Bone Steak:

  • 1 T-bone steak (1.5 inches thick)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary

• For the Waffle-Maker Potatoes:

  • 2 large russet potatoes, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

• For the Cowboy Butter Sauce:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

(H3) Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season & Cook the T-Bone Steak

   • Let the steak come to room temperature.
   • Season generously with salt and pepper.
   • Sear in a hot cast iron skillet with butter, garlic, and herbs for 3-4 minutes per side.
   • Rest the steak for 10 minutes before slicing.

2. Make Crispy Waffle-Maker Potatoes

   • Squeeze excess moisture from grated potatoes.
   • Mix with egg, butter, salt, garlic, and pepper.
   • Press into a preheated, greased waffle maker and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

3. Whisk Together Cowboy Butter Sauce

   • Melt butter and stir in garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce.
   • Add fresh parsley and serve warm.

4. Assemble & Serve

   • Place crispy waffle potatoes on a plate.
   • Top with sliced T-bone steak.
   • Drizzle generously with cowboy butter sauce.

It all started when I looked at my waffle maker and thought… ‘What else can I shove in here?’ 🤔 Turns out, crispy grated potatoes make the perfect golden, crunchy base for a juicy, buttery T-bone steak. 🥩🔥 And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, I drenched the whole thing in a garlicky, spicy cowboy butter sauce—because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that butter makes everything better. 🤠🧈

Was this meal necessary? No. Was it absolutely delicious and life-changing? Also no—but it was pretty dang close. 😂 Try this out and let me know if your waffle maker survives. 👇 #SteakAndPotatoes #CowboyButter #WaffleIronMagic #ButterMakesItBetter