Description
Indulgent garlic cheese bread pairs perfectly with juicy steak, creating a mouthwatering symphony of flavors. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic elevate this comfort classic that will satisfy hungry diners craving a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 French bread loaf
- 1 pound (454 grams) Ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- Provolone cheese slices
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) shredded Asiago cheese
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat with a thin layer of oil, preparing for searing the meat.
- Sizzle sliced Ribeye steak and onions with Worcestershire sauce, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes until meat browns and onions caramelize. Transfer protein mixture to a separate plate.
- Create a rich garlic cheese spread by whisking mayonnaise, minced garlic, softened butter, Asiago, Monterey Jack cheese, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, positioning rack in center position for even heating.
- Slice French bread horizontally, creating two equal halves for maximum topping coverage.
- Generously distribute garlic cheese mixture across bread surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Strategically arrange cooked steak and onion mixture atop the cheesy base.
- Crown the open-faced sandwich with Provolone cheese slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Transfer prepared bread to baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and completely melted cheese.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality Ribeye steak for maximum tenderness and flavor in this dish.
- Slice the steak against the grain to ensure each bite remains juicy and easy to chew.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version of the garlic cheese spread.
- Experiment with gluten-free bread or portobello mushrooms as low-carb alternatives for those avoiding wheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg