Description
Delicious and easy Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread, perfect as an appetizer or meal! Loaded with steak, caramelized onions and peppers, and melted provolone and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound thinly sliced steak (ribeye or sirloin recommended)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: If steak isn’t thinly sliced, partially freeze for 30 minutes for easier slicing (1/8 inch thick).
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add steak in batches (don’t overcrowd). Cook 1-2 minutes per side, until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Add sliced onion and green bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized (8-10 minutes).
- Season Vegetables: Season the cooked onions and peppers with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine and cook for another minute to let the flavors meld together.
- Combine Steak and Vegetables: Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the onions and peppers. Toss everything together to combine and heat through.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Bread: Cut Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Spread Sauce: Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the cut sides of both halves of the Italian bread.
- Assemble: Layer half of the provolone cheese slices over the mayonnaise-covered bread halves.
- Add Steak and Vegetables: Spoon the steak and vegetable mixture evenly over the provolone cheese.
- Top with Cheese: Top the steak and vegetable mixture with the remaining provolone cheese slices and the mozzarella cheese slices.
- Add Red Pepper Flakes (Optional): If desired, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over the cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled cheesy bread halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the crust of the bread with the melted butter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cheese Variations: Pepper jack, white American cheese.
- Meat Options: Shaved steak, ground beef (cook thoroughly).
- Vegetable Additions: Mushrooms, banana peppers, jalapenos.
- Spicy Mayo: Add sriracha or hot sauce to mayonnaise mixture.
- Garlic Bread Variation: Rub bread with garlic clove before spreading sauce.
- Make it a Pizza: Use pizza dough instead of Italian bread.
- Add a Sauce: Drizzle cheese sauce, ketchup, or mustard after baking.
- Prep Ahead: Prepare steak and vegetable mixture up to 2 days in advance. Reheat before assembling.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes