• For Steak
• Pre-heat oven 375 degrees.
• Bring strip steak to room temperature, pat dry, and drizzle with olive oil.
• Season steak with salt, pepper, creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
• Massage seasoning into steak and set aside.
• Heat cast-iron skillet on medium-high and then coat with canola oil.
• Sear steak on each side until charred on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
• Turn off the heat and add butter, garlic, and fresh herbs to the pan.
• Spoon melted butter over the steak for 1 minute.
• Put steak in the oven and continue to cook until the desired temperature is achieved, about 5 minutes for medium well.
• Remove steak from oven put on a plate and set aside to rest.
• For garlic and herb cheese sauce
• In a non-stick pan on medium heat, melt butter with a drizzle of olive oil and then add onions to sweat for 5 minutes.
• Once onions are soft and fragrant, add heavy cream and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Turn heat to low and bring sauce to a light simmer.
• Season with dried thyme, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Turn off the heat on sauce once thickened, after about 5 minutes.

To Serve:

• Slice steak and assembled on the plate.
• Liberally drizzle cheese sauce all over the steak and serve warm.