Cajun Steak Bites with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Rich Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Steak Bites:

2 lbs steak filet, ribeye, or sirloin, cut into 2-3″ pieces

4-5 tablespoons avocado oil (for higher smoke point)

For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:

5 tablespoons butter, divided

10 cloves garlic, minced and divided

1.5 cups heavy cream

2 green onions, diced (green and white parts)

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, shredded, or shaved)

For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:

4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

1 cup half-and-half, warmed

6 tablespoons salted butter, melted

3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.), shredded

1 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp salt

Pepper to taste (about 1/2 tsp each)

For the Homemade Blackened Seasoning:

2 tablespoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:

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