Philly Cheese Steak Dip
Philadelphia’s famous sandwich transformed into a fabulous, flavorful Philly Cheese Steak Dip! It’s the perfect party food recipe!
Juicy slices of steak, caramelized onions and peppers, and sour cream enveloped in a quartet of rich, gooey cheeses make this simple, savory, one-skillet Philly Cheese Steak Dip! Serve it piping hot with slices of toasted hoagie rolls! MmmHMMM!
Philly Cheesesteak Dip Makes an Amazing Appetizer!
It doesn’t matter what event you’re hosting – holiday, Super Bowl, summer pool party, whatever – you’ve GOT to have a great dip or two on the menu, right?
Well, take the absolute best Philly Cheesesteak recipe and turn it into a dipping sauce that’s SO cheesy and creamy and crave-able your guests will keep coming back for more!
Other Recipes to Serve with Philly Cheesesteak
- Crock Pot Artichoke Crab Dip is the ultimate indulgence! It’s a fabulous appetizer for any summer seafood menu!
- This delicious Dill Pickle Dip is a spectacular addition to a casual charcuterie board or with burgers and potato chips!
Ingredients
Steak: You’ll need a good, marbled steak for the best Philly cheesesteak. Ribeye is the best, but top sirloin or top-round steak works great!
Veggies: It IS a cheesesteak, so onion and green pepper are called for here, along with a couple of garlic cloves to intensify the flavors.
Dairy: For this dip, we pulled out all the stops, using cream cheese, Monterey Jack, provolone, mozzarella, butter, and sour cream.
Garnish: A sprinkle of parsley over the finished dip makes for a beautiful presentation.
How to Make Philly Cheese Steak Dip
STEP ONE: Melt the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Then, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
STEP TWO: Add in the sliced steak and minced garlic and cook for another minute.
STEP THREE: Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream and stir slowly until smooth and completely melted. Add the Monterey Jack, provolone, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
STEP FOUR: Top with the dip with the remaining mozzarella cheese and place the skillet into the oven to broil for 2 minutes until the cheese is golden and the dip is bubbly.
STEP FIVE: Remove the dip from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with baguette slices. SO DELICIOUS!
Tips for Success
- Freeze the beef for about 45 minutes before slicing. This makes it much easier to slice super thin.
- If big chunks of onions and peppers don’t appeal to you, no problem – simply dice them into smaller pieces.
- Yellow onions have a slight sweetness and give that balanced flavor that compliments the other cheesesteak ingredients.
- Ribeye is the preferred, flavorful steak cut for a Philly Cheesesteak, but top sirloin or top round steak are great alternatives.
- This dip will freeze – sealed airtight – for up to 2 months!
What’s the Secret to the Best Philly Cheese Steak?
The secret to the best Philly Cheesesteak all depends on who you ask! Some will say you MUST serve a cheesesteak on a toasted hoagie. Others say the addition of Cheese Whiz makes it just right. Others will still insist on caramelized onions. Still, when push comes to shove, I think the key to any steak sandwich is thinly sliced, high-quality beef with the gristly parts cut out. This makes every bite tender and delicious!
What Goes on a Traditional Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich?
The simple answer is: Thin-sliced steak, grilled onions, bell peppers, and cheese on a hoagie roll.
The more complicated answer is: Any kind of sliced steak, raw, grilled, or fried onions, bell peppers, sweet peppers, or jalapenos, grilled mushrooms, oregano, mayo, ketchup, hot sauce, or pizza sauce, Cheese Whiz, American, or Provolone cheese, all served on a hoagie, baguette, or even a hot dog bun!
Cheesesteak purists will keep it simple and insist you never use lettuce, tomato, or pickle. But Philly’s favorite sandwich is as versatile as those who eat it!
Other Meaty, Mouthwatering Sandwiches
- Brisket Grilled Cheese
- Crock Pot French Dip Sandwich
- Sloppy Joe Recipe
- Baked Reuben Sliders
- Crock Pot Meatball Sandwiches
- Steak and Onion Panini
Philly Cheese Steak Dip
Equipment
- Large Skillet (see note)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and sliced
- 1 green bell pepper cored and sliced
- 6 ounces cooked steak thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup provolone cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the steak and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the steak is warmed through and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth. Add the Monterey jack cheese, provolone cheese, and half the mozzarella cheese. Stir into the dip until melted. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden and the dip is bubbling.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Top with chopped parsley and serve warm with baguette slices for dipping.
