Ah, Philly Cheesesteak Casserole—a delicious, cheesy, savory twist on the classic Philly sandwich, but baked in a dish! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe you can follow:
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ribeye steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded provolone cheese (or American cheese, if you prefer)
- 4–5 slices of bread (or 4 cups cubed French/Italian bread)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: mushrooms, hot sauce, or Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Prep the bread
- Cube the bread into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer the bread cubes at the bottom.
2. Cook the steak
- Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced steak, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cook until just browned (~3–4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the veggies
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers (and optional mushrooms) until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Mix the cooked steak back in with the veggies.
4. Assemble the casserole
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if not done already.
- Layer the steak and veggie mixture over the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the top.
5. Prepare custard
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs + milk.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
6. Bake
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Serve
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: drizzle with hot sauce or serve with ketchup/mustard on the side.
This casserole captures the essence of a Philly cheesesteak but is easier to serve for a crowd.
If you want, I can also give you a low-carb version that swaps the bread for a keto-friendly alternative—it’s just as cheesy and savory.
Do you want me to do that?
