Ohhh yes šš§š„ Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Breadāall the flavor of a Philly cheesesteak, but portable and cheesy-crispy. Letās make it happen.
š„ Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian baguette (about 12 inches)
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin works best)
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (mix colors if you like)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella (or combo)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: mushrooms, hot sauce, or banana peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. - Prep the bread
Slice the loaf lengthwise, leaving a hinge if you like. Hollow out some soft center to make room for filling. - Cook the filling
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet.
- SautƩ onions and peppers until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Add beef, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until beef is just browned.
- Optional: add mushrooms or hot sauce here.
- Assemble
- Fill bread with beef & veggie mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake
- Place on baking sheet.
- Bake 12ā15 minutes until cheese melts and bread edges are golden.
- Optional: broil 1ā2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Slice & serve
Cut into thick slices or wedges. Enjoy with pickles, ketchup, or extra hot sauce.
š„ Pro Tips
- Use thinly sliced beefāfreezer section steak works great.
- Butter the bread edges for extra crunch.
- Make ahead: assemble and bake frozen for a quick snack later.
If you want, I can give a version thatās:
- Garlic-cheese loaded (like a pull-apart bread)
- Air fryer-friendly
- Low-carb / keto style
- Extra spicy Philly flavor
Do you want me to make it super ooey-gooey cheese pull style?