Description
Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread Loaf fuses the savory flavors of a Philly cheesesteak with buttery garlic bread, creating a crowd-pleasing dish loaded with beef, onions, peppers, and melted provolone.
Ingredients
For the Cheesesteak Filling:
1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
1 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
1 cup sliced onions
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sautéed mushrooms or hot peppers
For the Garlic Bread Loaf:
1 large loaf of Italian bread
3 tablespoons garlic butter (softened butter mixed with minced garlic and parsley)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bread lengthwise, leaving one side intact, and hollow out some interior.
- Heat skillet over medium-high. Sauté onions and bell peppers in oil or butter for 8–10 minutes until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook sliced beef over high heat for 2–3 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return onions and peppers to the skillet. Add 1½ cups shredded cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Spread garlic butter on the inside of both bread halves. Fill the bottom half with cheesesteak mixture and top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Close the bread and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap and bake an additional 5–7 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute provolone with mozzarella, cheddar, or cheese blend.
Use thinly sliced chicken or turkey for variation.
Vegetarian version: use sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or eggplant.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes.
Use softened butter with minced garlic and parsley if garlic butter is unavailable.
Prevent sogginess by draining excess liquid and not overfilling.
Worcestershire sauce or mayo can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: approx. 400-450 kcal
- Sugar: 3-5 g
- Sodium: 600-800 mg
- Fat: 20-25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7-10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 20-25 g
- Cholesterol: 50-70 mg
