About This Recipe
Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread is a baked dish featuring a hollowed bread loaf filled with chopped steak, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables. The stuffed bread is topped with garlic butter and baked until crispy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Combines classic cheesesteak flavors with garlic bread
Serves as a complete meal in one dish
Ideal for game days and casual gatherings
Customizable fillings based on preference
Features crispy and soft textures in each serving
Ingredients
Main Components:
1 large Italian bread loaf (about 16 inches)
1.5 lbs ribeye steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 slices provolone cheese
Garlic Butter Topping:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Step by Step Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Slice bread lengthwise without cutting through bottom crust
Hollow out center of bread, leaving ½-inch thick walls
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat
Sauté onions and peppers 5-6 minutes until softened
Add steak slices and cook 4-5 minutes until browned
Season steak mixture with salt and pepper
Layer half the provolone cheese in bread cavity
Spoon steak mixture into bread over cheese
Top with remaining cheese slices
Combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper
Brush garlic butter mixture evenly over bread exterior
Wrap entire loaf in aluminum foil, leaving top exposed
Bake 15 minutes until cheese melts
Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until crust is golden
Cool 5 minutes before slicing
FAQ
Can I use different cheese?
Provolone can be substituted with American, Cheez Whiz, or white American cheese.
How do I prevent sogginess?
Drain excess liquid from steak mixture before stuffing. Avoid overfilling bread cavity.
Can I add mushrooms?
Sliced mushrooms can be sautéed with peppers and onions if desired.
You Must Know
Partially freezing steak makes slicing easier
Bread must be sturdy enough to hold filling without collapsing
Overstuffing causes structural issues during slicing
Leaving foil sides open during final baking ensures crispiness
Storage Tips
Refrigerate leftovers wrapped in foil for up to 3 days
Reheat in 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes
Do not microwave as bread becomes chewy
Freeze before baking: wrap stuffed bread tightly and freeze up to 1 month
Thaw frozen stuffed bread in refrigerator before baking
Enjoy!