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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
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

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

Units Scale
  • 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.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: appetizer
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 494
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1085.6 mg
  • Fat: 25.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.7 g
  • Protein: 33.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 87.9 mg