Philly Cheese Steak Bread
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK BREAD is an easy appetizer, dinner, or lunch recipe inspired by the traditional sandwich. This beefy, cheesy pizza bread disappears quickly, and is a snap to make!
Can you believe it’s October already? Because the holidays are right around the corner, along with all the wonderful parties and busy days that come with them. It’s the perfect time of year to arm yourself with easy recipes that are versatile enough for any meal. My Philly Cheesesteak Bread is one of those recipes you’ll want to serve at parties or for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Cheesesteaks are my favorite. I love them so much I even whipped up a Philly Cheesesteak Casserole one night!
Prepare the Steak
Start by heating a cast-iron skillet on mid-high heat and season a ribeye steak with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper on both sides (or to your desired taste). Next, place the steak in the hot, dry skillet and allow to sear for 3 minutes, without moving. Ultimately, you want to get a nice caramelized crust on the outside of the steak.
When the steak has a nice sear on the one side, use tongs and turn the steak over. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and sear the steak for 2-3 more minutes (or until your desired temperature) while basting with the butter. Don’t move the steak, just spoon butter over the top while it sears. Finally, remove the steak from the skillet to a cutting board and allow to rest while preparing the vegetables.
Saute the Vegetables
Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Into the melted butter, add 1 cup sliced onion, 1 cup sliced green pepper, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Don’t forget to salt and pepper the vegetables to your liking. Continue sauteing until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Cheese Sauce
While the vegetables are sauteing, combine 1/2 lb white American cheese cubes, 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon milk, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on high, stir, and then continue to microwave on high for 1 minute at a time. Stir in between each heating, until cheese is melted into a nice sauce. Thin the sauce with milk to your desired consistency.
Assemble the Philly Cheesesteak Bread
Use a bread knife to slice partway through the baguette at 2″ intervals to make it easier to pull apart when serving. Slice the steak against the grain into strips and then slice into thin, bite-sized pieces. Spread 1/2 the cheese sauce on each baguette and top each with 1/2 the vegetable mixer and 1/2 the steak pieces. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese onto each baguette. Lay the baguettes onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler until cheese melts and bread is toasted lightly. Enjoy!
Philly Cheesesteak Bread
Ingredients
Steak
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb Ribeye steak about 1" thick
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sliced yellow onion
- 1 cup sliced green pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Sauce
- ½ lb white American cheese cubed
- ¼ teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon milk
Remaining Ingredients
- Baguette sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet on mid-high heat and season the steak with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper on both sides (or to your desired taste).
- Place the steak in the hot, dry skillet and allow to sear for 3 minutes, without moving. You want to get a nice caramelized crust on the outside of the steak.
- When the steak has a nice sear on the one side, use tongs and turn the steak over. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and sear the steak for 2-3 more minutes (or until your desired temperature) while basting with the butter. Don't move the steak, just spoon butter over the top while it sears. Remove from the skillet to a cutting board and allow to rest while preparing the vegetables.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add 1 cup sliced onion, 1 cup sliced green pepper, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Salt and pepper the vegetables to your liking. Saute vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the vegetables are sauteing, combine 1/2 lb white American cheese cubes, 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon, and a pinch of salt in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on high, stir, and continue to microwave on high for 1 minute at a time, stirring in between each heating, until cheese is melted into a nice sauce. Thin the sauce with milk to your desired consistency.
- Slice partway through the baguette at 2" intervals to make it easier to pull apart when serving.
- Slice the steak into thin, bite sized pieces.
- Assemble the Philly Cheesesteak Bread: Spread 1/2 the cheese sauce on each baguette and top each with 1/2 the vegetable mixer and 1/2 the steak pieces. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese onto each baguette.
- Place baguettes onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler until cheese melts and bread is toasted lightly.
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