Name: Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 cup whole milk; 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 slices provolone cheese

Southern Living Philly Cheesesteak Dip in the pan to serve with slices of bread — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, Philly Cheesesteak Dip is everything you love about the classic sandwich, without the bun. It's perfect for those who are looking for a cheesy, meaty party dip, and you might be surprised at how easy this is to prepare.

Ingredients for Philly Cheesesteak Dip

Grab these items from the grocery store, and this dip should be quick to pull together:

Ground beef: Some Philly cheesesteak dips are made with ribeye or steak. We like using ground beef in this recipe because it's less expensive. Also, it stays tender even after it's been cooked. But if you wanted to step up the meat choice, finely chop ribeye or round steak and brown it with the peppers and onion for a wonderful alternative.
Peppers, onion, and garlic: Any Philly cheesesteak-inspired dip must have sautéed peppers and onions. This recipe calls for two kinds of bell peppers—red and green—but you could also use hotter peppers, like Anaheim or poblano, or even pickled peppers. Garlic provides the backbone of flavor.
Cheese: Cheesesteak isn't cheesesteak without cheese, and this dip has three different kinds: cream cheese, mozzarella, and provolone. Philadelphia isn't our territory, but we understand there's a debate between Cheeze Whiz and provolone as the best cheese topper for the sandwiches. We're not picking sides, but we are picking provolone to finish off this dip.
Milk: Whole milk helps make the dip scoopable once the ingredients are all combined and heated.

Southern Living Philly Cheesesteak Dip ingredients — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

How To Serve Philly Cheesesteak Dip

You can spoon the dip onto baguette slices or scoop it up with tortilla chips or pretzels. We also like using corn chips for this dip, but if you want something a little more plant-forward, reach for vegetables like carrots, celery sticks, or radish slices.

How To Store and Reheat Philly Cheesesteak Dip

You can keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to one week, and it’s a great make-ahead appetizer as the flavors continue to meld as it sits for a day or two.

To reheat, you can warm the dip in the microwave or oven. If you're planning to make this ahead and reheat just before serving, save broiling the provolone on top until right before you plan to serve it.

Tips for the Best Philly Cheesesteak Dip

This recipe is fairly straightforward, but a few tips might help you make it even better.

The combination of cheese is what provides the ultimate ooey-gooey cheesy factor. You could substitute the mozzarella for Monterey Jack in a pinch, but don't skip any of them.
Provolone slices melt beautifully, but if you only have a block, just shred about 1/2 cup before sprinkling it on the top of the dip.
If you want a bit of freshness, sprinkle some sliced green onions on top after the cheese has been broiled.

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Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 slices provolone cheese
Baguette slices or tortilla chips, to serve

Directions

Cook beef:

Heat a broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it into chunks, until brown and crumbly, about 6 minutes.

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Sauté onions and peppers:

Stir in the onions and peppers and continue to cook until the vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Season with salt and pepper.

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Add cheeses and milk:

Preheat oven to broil.

Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and mozzarella until smooth; remove from the stovetop.

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Cover the mixture with the provolone cheese slices.

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Broil dip:

Broil the dip until the cheese is melted and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Serve hot with bread slices or tortilla chips for dipping.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox