Description
Rich, melty Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread delivers classic Philadelphia street flavor with crispy, cheesy perfection. Quick sandwich-inspired comfort creates irresistible appetizer magic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) thinly sliced ribeye steak
Bread and Cheese:
- 1 loaf Italian bread or French baguette (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil (divided)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- optional toppings (sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 400°F (200°C), ensuring an even cooking environment for the garlic bread.
- Slice the bread horizontally, creating two equal halves with a flat surface perfect for topping.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a hot cooking surface for the ribeye steak.
- Sear the steak quickly, developing a rich brown crust and sealing in the meat’s natural flavors. Season with salt and pepper during cooking.
- Transfer the cooked steak to a separate plate, allowing it to rest and retain its juicy texture.
- In the same skillet, add additional olive oil and slowly caramelize the onions, developing a deep golden-brown color and sweet flavor profile.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the onions, releasing its aromatic essence and enhancing the overall taste.
- Arrange the steak evenly across the bread’s surface, creating a uniform meat layer.
- Generously distribute the caramelized onions and garlic over the steak, ensuring balanced flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle cheese liberally across the top, covering the entire surface for maximum melting potential.
- Optional: Enhance the dish with additional toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños for extra depth and complexity.
- Slide the prepared garlic bread into the preheated oven, monitoring closely to achieve perfect melting and golden-brown edges.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese becomes irresistibly bubbly and the bread edges turn crisp and golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to let the flavors meld and cheese set slightly.
- Slice into generous portions, serving immediately while the cheese remains gloriously melted and the bread stays crisp.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions low and slow develops deep, sweet flavor that transforms this garlic bread from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Choosing ribeye steak ensures maximum tenderness and rich marbling, creating melt-in-your-mouth meat with incredible taste.
- Quick baking time of 10-12 minutes prevents burning while perfectly melting cheese and creating crispy bread edges.
- Optional toppings like bell peppers or jalapeños let you customize and personalize this indulgent dish to your taste preferences.
- Use high-quality bread with sturdy crust to support heavy toppings and maintain crunchiness during baking.
- Letting the dish rest briefly after baking allows cheese to set and prevents burning your mouth while maintaining optimal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg