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Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread

With ground beef, onions, peppers, and mushrooms, this Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread has all the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak transformed into a quick, easy, irresistible and affordable appetizer, lunch, or even dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: philly cheesesteak bread, philly cheesesteak cheese bread, philly cheesesteak cheesy bread
Servings: 8 people (as an appetizer)

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread , cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion , diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper , diced
  • 4 ounces button mushrooms , diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 & 1/2 cups shredded Provolone or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Red pepper flakes , for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice the loaf of bread in half, lengthwise. Scoop out some of the surface, leaving a 1-inch border intact. Spread mayonnaise over both halves of the bread. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, peppers, and mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef and continue to cook, browning and breaking it up into tiny crumbles until no pink remains, another 3 minutes or so. Drain off fat.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and beef broth; add that to the beef mixture, as well. Gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Divide and spread the filling evenly between the two bread halves.
  • Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and browning. (Or pop it under the broiler for a minute or two.)
  • Cut into 2-inch portions across and serve as an appetizer or cut into larger portions for lunch or dinner.
  • Sprinkle on a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat and color, if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Authentic Philly cheesesteak. I KNOW that real Philly cheesesteak is made with ribeye steak, onions, and provolone cheese, white American cheese, or Cheez Whiz. I add in bell pepper and mushrooms for more flavor and substance. I also opted to use ground beef as it's easier and cheaper than ribeye. This is simply a fun and delicious variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 4mg