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    Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread

    April 5, 2019 by Kelly 47 Comments

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    Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, with sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s oh so delicious.

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese this recipe!

    Perfect for game day and snacking

    I'm making this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread for my boys for the March Madness finals this weekend. It’s perfect for game day, snacking, or even dinner. I had it three days in a row for dinner this week – it’s that good!

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is so delicious!

    This Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is fantastic. It’s so full of flavor. I’ve used three cheeses here for a burst of cheesy goodness– provolone, cheddar, and white cheddar. Strips of steak are sautéed in a very hot skillet to get some crispy brown edges while still staying juicy. Sautéed bell peppers and onions are added for their incredible flavor. The loaded breads are then toasted in the oven to melt the cheese and crisp up the bottom. They come out crispy and wonderful with all that hot, molten cheese.

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    Quick and easy to make

    This Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is so quick and easy to make. You can whip this up in less 20 minutes – including the time it takes to slice the onions and peppers. It can be assembled ahead of time and heated in the oven just before serving, which is perfect for entertaining or evening games. (Like this coming Monday night's championship game!).

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    Make ahead of time

     You can assemble it the night before, and just pop it in the oven before the game. No need to come home from work and mess around in the kitchen. Speaking of which, it makes an excellent make-ahead dinner.

     The unbaked breads can be frozen and popped into the oven whenever the munchies strike. This is a huge plus for my kids. They’re forever opening the fridge and complaining there’s nothing to eat. They can also be frozen after baking and reheated in the microwave. I make a big batch to keep in the fridge for a few days. They’re excellent reheated for lunch (or breakfast).

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    How to make Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread

    Bell peppers and onions are sliced and sautéed in a little oil until they are the desired softness. I like mine with a bit of firmness. If you like them completely softened, just sauté them a little longer. I’ve used red bell peppers and red onions here, but you can use any color bell pepper or onions.

    In a really hot skillet, I like to use my cast iron pan, sear the meat until it’s nicely browned on one side then flip over and let cook just until the meat is almost done. This will be done pretty fast if your pan is hot enough. You don’t want to cook it so slow that it doesn’t brown or overcooks. Don’t overcrowd the pan or it won’t brown. I do mine in two batches.

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    A French baguette is sliced in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise so it fits in the pan. You can use other types of bread to make this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread. Just pick one that is not too thick. I usually use French bread or ciabatta.  You can pull out some of the inside of the bread to make a little nest to hold the toppings, especially if your bread is thicker. You can also just press down the insides of the bread, as I have done in the photos.

    I like to spread a little mayo on the bread before filling it, but if you hate mayo, you can skip it. I find it makes the filling more luscious and moist.

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    Layer some provolone cheese on top of the bread, then the peppers and onions, and then the steak. I’ve topped mine with a mix of cheddar and white cheddar cheeses because they give fantastic flavor. If you prefer, you can just use more provolone or any other cheese that melts well. I buy a block of cheddar cheese and grate it myself. Sometimes I have trouble melting pre-shredded cheeses because they have an anti-caking agent on them.

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    After your bread is all topped, heat it on the top rack of a hot oven (400F) for a few minutes until the cheese is nicely melted. You can serve them whole or cut up into appetizer-sized pieces.

    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese
    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese
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    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

    Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread


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    • Author: Kelly
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    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, with sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s oh so delicious.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 French baguette (see note *)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (like canola or sunflower)
    • 2 bell peppers (sliced)
    • 2 onions (sliced)
    • 1 lb (500g) sirloin steak, sliced thin (more if you like it meaty)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Mayonnaise (optional)
    • 8 slices provolone cheese (or as necessary to fit your bread)
    • 10 ounces (283g) shredded cheddar cheese (see note *)

    Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 400F and place rack in top third of oven.
    2. Heat oil in a big skillet or cast iron pan.
    3. Sauté bell peppers and onions until they are the desired softness. Remove from pan.
    4. Heat the skillet over high heat until it is very hot.
    5. Add the steak and sear until it’s nicely browned on one side, then flip over and let cook just until the meat is almost done. This will be done pretty fast if your pan is hot enough. You don’t want to cook it so slow that it doesn’t brown or overcooks. Don’t overcrowd the pan or it won’t brown. I do mine in two batches.
    6. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise so it fits in the baking pan. You can pull out some of the inside of the bread to make a little nest to hold the toppings, especially if your bread is thicker. You can also just press down the insides of the bread, as I have done in the photos.
    7. Spread a little mayo on the bread, if using.
    8. Layer the provolone cheese on top of the bread, then the peppers and onions, then the steak, then the cheddar cheese.
    9. Heat the bread on a baking sheet on the top rack of a hot oven for a few minutes until the cheese is nicely melted.
    10. Serve whole or cut up into appetizer-sized pieces.

    Notes

    *I’ve used here an 11oz (310g) French baguette that is 24 inches long. You can substitute another bread that is not very thick, like ciabatta, or French bread of a different size.

    *I’ve topped mine with a mix of cheddar and white cheddar cheeses. If you prefer, you can just use more provolone or any other cheese that melts well. I buy a block of cheddar cheese and grate it myself. Sometimes I have trouble melting pre-shredded cheeses because they have an anti-caking agent on them.

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    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese

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    Melty cheese, strips of juicy steak, and sautéed peppers and onions, toasted on top of crusty French bread, this Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread is a cross between a Philly Cheesesteak and a French bread pizza. Perfect for gameday, appetizer, snacking, or an easy dinner. Quick, easy, delicious. #phillycheesesteak #philly #cheesesteak #steak #pizza #frenchbread #cheese
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    1. Yummmm

      April 05, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      Looks so good...I could eat that for every meal of the day.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 06, 2019 at 2:08 am

        I could (and do) too! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    2. Valentina

      April 05, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      What a brilliant, quick and super delicious idea. I love that it's a casual meal but still SO pretty with those vibrant red peppers. Provolone is one of my favorite cheeses so I'm happy it's in the mix.

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 06, 2019 at 2:07 am

        These kinds of meals are my favorite! Thanks so much, Valentina!

        Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      April 05, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Oh my goodness, Kelly! These look SO good. So full of flavour!! I want to just eat a whole pan of this for dinner!!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 06, 2019 at 2:06 am

        That's exactly what we did! Thanks so much, Katherine!

        Reply
    4. angiesrecipes

      April 05, 2019 at 11:06 pm

      my my my...all the layers of goodness...I am drooling terribly here...

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 06, 2019 at 2:06 am

        It's really delicious! Thanks so much, Angie!

        Reply
    5. Ron

      April 06, 2019 at 2:48 am

      Oh my, I've got to have one or more of these babies. I'm not a Philly cheesesteak fan as they're usually loaded with green bell pepper which I'm not a fan of. But your Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Bread uses red bell pepper which I do like. A perfect spring lunch in my mind. Thanks for sharing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 07, 2019 at 1:31 am

        I like the taste of red bell pepper much better, as well. And the three different cheeses add a lot of flavor. I make a big batch of these just for the leftovers - they're great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack. Thanks so much, Ron!

        Reply
    6. mae

      April 06, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Tempting combination of flavors!

      best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 07, 2019 at 1:08 am

        It's delicious! Thanks so much, Mae!

        Reply
    7. Karly

      April 07, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      This looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 11, 2019 at 12:42 am

        Thanks so much, Karly!

        Reply
    8. annie@ciaochowbambina

      April 08, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Kelly! This looks amazing!! When I was pregnant for my son, I craved French bread pizza all the time! Good thing this wasn't in the world then - I have a feeling I would have gained more than the 50 pounds (yep, you read that right!), than I did!! This is a keeper!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 11, 2019 at 12:42 am

        I could probably eat my way through 50 pounds of this bread because if it's in the house, I'm eating it! And I don't even have the good excuse of being pregnant!Thanks so much, Annie!

        Reply
    9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      April 08, 2019 at 11:48 am

      LOVE cheesesteak and this looks incredibly good, Kelly! Like, I seriously wish I could grab some through my screen right now. All that melty cheese....swoon! Pinned! Have a wonderful week ahead, my friend 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 11, 2019 at 12:28 am

        It was so good! I just wish I had more! Thanks so much, Dawn!

        Reply
    10. Sugar Salt Magic Emails

      April 08, 2019 at 11:21 pm

      I love these! My hubby and I recently became addicted to philly cheesesteak and this looks like a quick and fun way to get our fix. Great to serve for game day.

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 10, 2019 at 10:58 pm

        They are definitely addictive! Thanks so much, Marie!

        Reply
    11. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      April 09, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Oh my gosh, Kelly! My mouth is literally watering! I could devour an entire loaf of this bread easily! Love all of the components!! Awesome and delicious dinner idea!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 10, 2019 at 10:19 pm

        It's so good, I could eat it for days! Thanks so much, Haylie!

        Reply
    12. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      April 09, 2019 at 8:42 am

      Philly cheesesteaks are one of our favorites and this version would be devoured quickly. I love all that cheesy goodness!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 10, 2019 at 10:09 pm

        The flavor is amazing! Thanks so much, Kathy!

        Reply
    13. 2pots2cook

      April 09, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      Sharing the beauty Kelly ! So great !!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 10, 2019 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks so much, Davorka!

        Reply
    14. John / Kitchen Riffs

      April 10, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      What a fun dish! Looks incredibly tasty, too. This recipe has "big game" written all over it. Or maybe just "dinner." 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 10, 2019 at 10:05 pm

        I could eat this every day, it's so good! Thanks so much, John!

        Reply
    15. David @ Spiced

      April 11, 2019 at 7:18 am

      I remember seeing this one on Instagram, and I immediately started drooling! You are totally channeling all of my favorites here, Kelly...steak, cheese, bread and basketball. What else does this need? March Madness might be over, but now it's college baseball season. I might have to whip up a batch of this for an upcoming weekend night! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 11, 2019 at 11:38 am

        I know, right?! I have to tell you David, they might be good luck. Our team won Monday night! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    16. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 11, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      I'm a Philly girl Kelly, and I bet this would fly right off our table! We'd all be fighting over the last piece!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 14, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        I know you are, Mary Ann! I'm always dreaming about your Philly French dip sandwich! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    17. allie

      April 11, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      Kelly, this is heaven on a baguette! My boys will LOVE these for game days. love that they are make ahead They'll be thrilled there are no mushrooms. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 19, 2019 at 12:36 pm

        Heaven on a baguette! What a lovely way of putting it! 🙂 My boys are crazy about these. And I love having a couple of leftover pieces the next day for breakfast! Thanks so much, Allie!

        Reply
    18. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      April 12, 2019 at 9:36 am

      This is such a fabulous idea! Totally perfect for game day. Or even dinner! I know my stepson would be ALL about this if I made this for dinner 🙂 PINNING!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 19, 2019 at 12:28 pm

        I keep a batch in the freezer because the boys love it for a late night snack! Thanks so much, Kelly!

        Reply
    19. Marissa

      April 12, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      This is such a great idea! Super creative and crowd pleasing party and game day fare. Definitely giving this one a try!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 19, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        They definitely are a crowd pleaser! They disappear FAST! Thanks so much, Marissa!

        Reply
    20. Cheyanne @No Spoon Necessary

      April 13, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Just when I thought a Philly Cheesesteak and French bread Pizza couldn't get any better you went and combined the two!!! I mean, talk about a delicious pairing!!! This looks absolutely phenomenal! I could definitely devour a few of these breads in record time! Gimme gimme! Pinned!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 19, 2019 at 3:57 am

        It's such a great combination and a fun way of eating it! I keep a couple in the freezer because they're so addicting. Thanks so much, Chey!

        Reply
    21. Marissa

      April 17, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      What an inspired idea! Love this open faced version of Philly Cheesesteak - makes it crowd pleasing party / game day fare!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 19, 2019 at 3:45 am

        I thought it was kind of cool. Turns it into more of an appetizer. I'm sure I eat more than a sandwich's worth though! Thanks so much, Marissa!

        Reply
    22. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      April 23, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      Love the photos...you will make all the people that sell Philly steak sandwiches jealous. 😀

      Reply
      • Kelly

        April 28, 2019 at 8:35 am

        Haha! 🙂 That is so kind of you, Karen! Thank you very much!

        Reply
    23. marie johson

      October 21, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread sounds like a hard recipe but it actually takes a less time and is a perfect recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Wand

      October 23, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Excellent. This recipe makes four servings and enough for both of us for two meals. The second meal was on flour tortillas and grilled once the veggies and meat were heated in the microwave. All ended perfectly.

      Reply
      • Kelly

        October 23, 2022 at 8:51 pm

        So happy you liked it, Wand! Thanks so much!

        Reply

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