Cheesesteak Garlic Bread Loaf

Cheesesteak Garlic Bread Loaf

Ingredients

Garlic Bread

• 1 large French bread or Italian loaf

• 4 tbsp butter, softened

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp salt

Cheesesteak Filling

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye, sirloin, or shaved steak)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Cheese

• 8–10 slices provolone cheese
  (or shredded mozzarella/cheese sauce if preferred)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C)

   • Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment

2. Prepare garlic bread

   • Slice the loaf lengthwise

   • Mix butter, garlic, parsley, garlic powder, and salt

   • Spread evenly over both halves

   • Bake cut-side up for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden

3. Cook the veggies

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

   • Sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms until soft (5–7 minutes)

   • Remove from pan and set aside

4. Cook the steak

   • In the same skillet, add the beef

   • Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce

   • Cook until just browned (2–4 minutes)

   • Add veggies back in and mix

5. Assemble

   • Spoon steak mixture evenly over garlic bread

   • Top with provolone slices, overlapping slightly

6. Bake

   • Return to oven and bake 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted

   • Broil for 1–2 minutes if you want bubbly, golden cheese

7. Serve

   • Slice and serve hot

Optional Add-Ins & Tips

• Add banana peppers or jalapeños for heat

• Swap provolone for Cheez Whiz for a classic Philly twist

• Use garlic cheese bread instead of plain garlic bread for extra flavor

• Great with a side of marinara or cheese sauce for dipping