Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread Recipe

Create something new and delicious, and enjoy this Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread! 

Your favorite game-day meal can now be made into a simple garlic bread treat. Create this cheesy appetizer for your next Eagles watch party!

Why Make Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread

This Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread recipe is not for the faint of heart.

It’s a bold twist on a classic that will catapult your culinary status to that of a professional, and that’ll have you catching more than a few eyes while you make it.

In a medium-high heat skillet, shaved ribeye steak sizzles with a caramelized onion mixture and Worcestershire sauce for a signature tang.

It’s not some simple act of layering ingredients on top of one another. No, it’s about taking what you have and making it into something else.

Think about golden-brown garlic bread brushed with oil until the crust is crisp as you can get it, baked to its gooey, buttery, garlicky glory.

The blending happens in the oven and it all comes together: the bread absorbs the garlic, the butter flavors the bread’s moistest parts, the cheese melts into a gooey blanket.

A Brief Overview

First, you need to choose your cut of ribeye, thinly sliced to cook fast and reach peak tenderness.

You need to sear it in a hot skillet on medium-high heat to cook fast, lock in the juices, and get that sweet sear.

Finally, you need a splash of Worcestershire to give your meat its magic. 

Caramelized onions go next, their inherent sweetness amplified by gentle heat to a deep golden-brown.

Then, slices of garlic bread are brushed on both sides with olive oil, their texture transformed and their crunch assured for the final product.

The key to this recipe is layering. First you sear your ribeye and top it with a pile of caramelized onions.

Then you drape that mixture over the base of the prepared garlic bread.  Finally, you crown it all with a blanket of melted cheese.

The final flourish: into the oven it goes, just long enough for the cheese to melt and ooze into a delectable blanket and the other flavors to meld into a saucy harmony.

The final result is a Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread that quite literally blows your mind with its savor, tang and buttery richness; it’s a living, breathing definition of comfort food. 

That this recipe is more than a meal is evident – it is a challenge, a chance to think long and hard about a classic, to honor tradition while embracing innovation.

Get your ingredients together, preheat your skillet and get ready for a journey that will thrill both your tastebuds and your mind.

Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread: French bread is a good alternative if you are unable to find Italian bread.
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced: Garlic bread obviously needs lots of garlic. You can even add some garlic powder for an extra punch.
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened: Butter adds a rich flavor and enhances the garlic on your bread. It also contributes to a nice crunch once toasted.
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt: Salt balances the sweetness of the butter and the caramelized garlic, but also enhances the savory flavors of the dish.
• ½ teaspoon pepper: Philly cheese steaks aren’t complete without lots of good salt and pepper.
• 1 pound ribeye steak: This essential ingredient is the protein of philly cheesesteaks.
• Black pepper, to taste: In any garlic bread recipe you can taste your butter and garlic mixture frequently to ensure your flavors are balanced.
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil: Olive oil adds an essential richness to your philly cheesesteak sandwich, and like butter, helps it crisp up.
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced: Onions and mushrooms are great for that earthy flavor. 
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional): If spice is needed, green bell peppers and paprika are the way to go. 
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded: Can also be substituted for provolone cheese. Don’t be afraid to sprinkle a heap of cheese on top.
• ½ cup parmesan cheese: Cover with cheese
• Parsley, chopped for garnish: Parsley and oregano shavings are the perfect garnishes that also add flavor. 

How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the loaf lengthwise into two half-loaves and put them both on the baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Mash the garlic, butter, salt and pepper in a small bowl and spread over bread.
4. Thinly slice the steak. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil, then add half the butter to a frying pan and put over medium heat.
6. Add in the onions and cook slowly, until they caramelize (which will take about 10-15 minutes). Add the green peppers in the last 5 minutes if you are using them.
7. Meanwhile, in a different skillet, put in the remaining butter and steak and shred and stir with spatulas and cook until done but not crisp, about 2 minutes. 
8. Distribute steak, onions, and peppers evenly over the bread halves. Top with cheeses.
9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the cheese is golden brown, sprinkle with parsley and cut into slices.

Nutrition Information

• This yummy dinner or snack contains about 450 kcal per serving. 
• You will gain about 40 grams of protein from the steak.
• There is about 25 grams of fat in each serving of our philly cheesesteak garlic bread
• Due to its high protein and carb (35g) count, this is the perfect meal to have the night before completing physical activity (maybe you’re running a 5k soon)

For those looking to up their protein intake, this is recipe is a great idea.

That heavenly steak and crispy bread will give you the energy you need to build and maintain muscle. 

Tips and Substitutions

This delicious philly cheesesteak dinner makes for great leftovers after a weeknight meal. 

Simply wrap tightly in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator until your ready to experience its deliciousness again.

One tip I have is to wrap each piece of bread in aluminum foil before placing them in the oven on high heat. 

This will allow for even more convection within the casing, and stop your toppings from becoming too crisp. 

Full disclosure, this recipe might take a few tries to nail, but once you have it down it will be your new favorite appetizer. 

The great thing about this snack is that it’s ready to go in about 30 minutes, and its easy to tweak to your tastebuds. 

You can use any cheese you want to get that perfect cheese pull when you break apart your bread. 

Slices of provolone cheese, american cheese, garlic parmesan, and even swiss all work beautifully once you add the steak.

Just a few simple ingredients come together to make the perfect dinner or watch party appetizer. Serve it on a hoagie to get the full Philly experience. 

You can even toast your bread up to 4 days ahead of time, and throw it in the freezer, so it is easy to assemble once you’ve sautéd your vegetables. 

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