Description
Culinary magic meets Philadelphia’s iconic Philly Cheesesteak Dip in this crowd-pleasing appetizer that blends creamy cheese, tender beef, and zesty peppers. Scooped with crisp bread or chips, this dip delivers a mouthwatering taste of street-style comfort you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) thinly sliced ribeye steak, cooked and chopped
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (230 g) sour cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients:
- Sliced mushrooms
- Dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing for a rich, savory appetizer.
- Sauté onions, green bell peppers, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and lightly caramelized, releasing their aromatic flavors, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- If including mushrooms, add them to the skillet and cook until they become tender and develop a golden-brown color.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the sautéed vegetables and chopped steak into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the combined mixture into an oven-safe dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle provolone and mozzarella cheeses across the surface, covering the entire dip.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese transforms into a melted, bubbling golden-brown topping.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately alongside toasted baguette slices, crisp tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Choose tender, thinly sliced steak like ribeye or sirloin for the most authentic Philly cheesesteak flavor and easiest texture.
- Drain excess liquid from sautéed vegetables to prevent watery dip consistency and maintain rich, creamy texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap baguette with gluten-free crackers or vegetable crudités for dipping.
- Consider using reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as healthier alternatives to maintain creaminess while cutting calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg