Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread

About This Recipe

Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread is a baked dish featuring a hollowed bread loaf filled with chopped steak, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables. The stuffed bread is topped with garlic butter and baked until crispy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Combines classic cheesesteak flavors with garlic bread
• Serves as a complete meal in one dish
• Ideal for game days and casual gatherings
• Customizable fillings based on preference
• Features crispy and soft textures in each serving

Ingredients

Main Components:

• 1 large Italian bread loaf (about 16 inches)
• 1.5 lbs ribeye steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 slices provolone cheese

Garlic Butter Topping:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Step by Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Slice bread lengthwise without cutting through bottom crust
  3. Hollow out center of bread, leaving ½-inch thick walls
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat
  5. Sauté onions and peppers 5-6 minutes until softened
  6. Add steak slices and cook 4-5 minutes until browned
  7. Season steak mixture with salt and pepper
  8. Layer half the provolone cheese in bread cavity
  9. Spoon steak mixture into bread over cheese
  10. Top with remaining cheese slices
  11. Combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper
  12. Brush garlic butter mixture evenly over bread exterior
  13. Wrap entire loaf in aluminum foil, leaving top exposed
  14. Bake 15 minutes until cheese melts
  15. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until crust is golden
  16. Cool 5 minutes before slicing

  FAQ

  Can I use different cheese?

  Provolone can be substituted with American, Cheez Whiz, or white American cheese.

  How do I prevent sogginess?

  Drain excess liquid from steak mixture before stuffing. Avoid overfilling bread cavity.

  Can I add mushrooms?

  Sliced mushrooms can be sautéed with peppers and onions if desired.

  You Must Know

• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Storage Tips

  • Refrigerate leftovers wrapped in foil for up to 3 days
  • Reheat in 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes
  • Do not microwave as bread becomes chewy
  • Freeze before baking: wrap stuffed bread tightly and freeze up to 1 month
  • Thaw frozen stuffed bread in refrigerator before baking

  Enjoy!