Cheesesteak Garlic Bread Loaf

🥖 Cheesesteak Garlic Bread Loaf

🕒 Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 20–25 minutes

• Total: ~40 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 6–8 slices

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🛒 Ingredients

Garlic Bread

• 1 large Italian bread loaf or French bread

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cheesesteak Filling

• 1 lb ribeye steak or shaved steak

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 onion, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Cheese

• 8 slices provolone cheese
  (or mozzarella / white American)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Garlic Bread

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Slice bread lengthwise, keeping halves intact.

3. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

4. Spread generously over both cut sides of bread.

5. Place on a baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.

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2. Cook the Cheesesteak Filling

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add onions and peppers; sauté 5–6 minutes until softened.

3. Add steak, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring until steak is just cooked.

5. Remove from heat.

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3. Assemble the Loaf

1. Remove garlic bread from oven.

2. Spoon steak mixture evenly over the bread halves.

3. Lay provolone slices on top, covering all the filling.

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4. Melt the Cheese

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

• Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for golden cheese (watch closely).

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5. Serve

• Let rest 2–3 minutes.

• Slice and serve hot.

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⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella under the provolone

• Spicy: Add sautéed jalapeños or red pepper flakes

• Creamy Philly-style: Spread cheese sauce instead of slices

• Low-carb: Serve filling over garlic-roasted portobello mushrooms