🧀🥩 Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread Loaf
Imagine a crusty loaf of garlic bread hollowed out and stuffed with juicy cheesesteak filling, then baked until golden and melty—this is your next game-day showstopper!
📝 Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced (or shaved beef)
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
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8 slices provolone cheese (or Cheez Whiz for authenticity!)
For the Bread:
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1 large Italian or French bread loaf (about 12-14 inches long)
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½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Bread
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cut a “lid” off the top of the bread loaf. Hollow out the center, leaving a ½-inch shell.
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Mix butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan. Spread inside the hollowed loaf and on the cut side of the “lid.”
2️⃣ Cook the Filling
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In a skillet, sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms (if using) until soft (5 mins). Add garlic and cook 1 min more. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, cook steak over high heat until browned (~3 mins). Season with Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
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Layer inside the bread:
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½ the steak
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½ the veggies
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4 slices provolone
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Repeat layers.
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Place the “lid” back on and wrap the loaf in foil. Bake 15 mins.
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Uncover, bake 5-10 mins more until golden and bubbly.
4️⃣ Serve
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Slice into thick portions and watch the cheese pull!
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Extra crispy bread? Brush the outside with garlic butter before baking.
✔ Shortcut: Use pre-sliced steak or leftover roast beef.
✔ Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
✅ All the Philly cheesesteak flavors in garlic bread form!
✅ Feeds a crowd—great for parties or game day.
✅ Customizable—add jalapeños or swap cheeses.
Pair with: Marinara for dipping or a crisp salad.
Fun Twist: Turn leftovers into cheesesteak grilled cheese the next day! 🧀🔥