CHEESESTEAK-STUFFED GARLIC BREAD LOAF

Here’s a bold and indulgent Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread Loaf recipe — a perfect crowd-pleaser that combines buttery garlic bread with gooey Philly cheesesteak filling.

Cheesesteak-Stuffed Garlic Bread Loaf

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 6–8 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella

For the Garlic Bread:

• 1 large French or Italian bread loaf

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Set oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Filling:

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

   • Add sliced onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until soft (5–6 minutes).

   • Push veggies to the side; add beef slices. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

   • Cook until no longer pink (about 3–4 minutes). Combine with veggies and remove from heat.

3. Make Garlic Butter:

   • In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan (if using).

4. Prepare the Loaf:

   • Cut the bread in half lengthwise (don’t slice all the way through).

   • Hollow out some of the inside to make room for the filling.

   • Brush the inside with garlic butter generously.

5. Assemble:

   • Layer half of the cheese slices inside the bread.

   • Spoon in the hot beef mixture evenly.

   • Top with remaining cheese slices.

6. Bake:

   • Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 15 minutes.

   • Unwrap and bake another 5–8 minutes to crisp the top.

7. Serve:

   • Let it rest for 5 minutes.

   • Slice and serve warm with extra garlic butter on the side if desired.