This Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread is the ultimate mashup of two comfort food favorites—juicy, seasoned steak and melty cheese piled high on buttery, golden garlic bread. Loaded with sautéed peppers and onions, every bite is savory, cheesy, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for game nights, easy dinners, or when you’re craving something indulgent and crowd-pleasing!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Garlic Bread Base
- 1 large French bread loaf or Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Cheesesteak Filling
- 1 lb 450g ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- sirloin works too
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce optional but recommended
Cheese Layer
- 6 –8 slices provolone cheese
- or 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar for extra melt
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Garlic Bread
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In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
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Spread evenly over both cut sides of the bread.
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Place on baking sheet, cut side up.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly crisp (not fully browned).
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Cook the Cheesesteak Filling
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add the steak in a single layer.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through.
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Return vegetables to the pan and mix together.
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Assemble
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Spoon the hot steak mixture evenly over the toasted garlic bread.
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Layer provolone slices over the top, covering completely.
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Sprinkle extra cheddar if using.
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Bake Until Melty
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Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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For extra golden cheese, broil 1–2 minutes (watch carefully).
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Slice & Serve
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Let rest for 3–5 minutes.
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Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.