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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders have to be one of the best party foods; they’re a great game day recipe when you need to feed a larger crowd, but they also serve to be a great go-to dinner during the week when you need something easy, delicious, and ready in under 45 minutes. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are loaded with thinly sliced steak, a combination of peppers and onions, then topped off with some good ol’ melted Cheez Wiz cheese spread. Not a Cheez Wiz fan? Swap it for some melted provolone, and I promise you will make this recipe time and time again.
Table of Contents
- WHO INVENTED THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK?
- LOOKING FOR MORE PARTY FOOD APPETIZER IDEAS?
- LETS GET INTO IT, BUT FIRST, LETS MAKE SURE WE STAY CONNECTED:
- HERE IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- TOP QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
- A FEW TIPS BEFORE GETTING STARTED:
- STORING & REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
- MORE OF A VISUAL PERSON?
- Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe
- DID YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE?
WHO INVENTED THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK?
The original cheesesteak was credited to Pat and Harry Olivieri, two brothers who ran a hot dog stand near South Philadelphia’s Italian Market. Legend has it that in the 1930s, the brothers wanted to offer new sandwich options, which ended up being grilled beef and onions in a toasted roll; which is how the cheesesteak was invented. Well, this is what google told me anyways.
LOOKING FOR MORE PARTY FOOD APPETIZER IDEAS?
Be sure to check out the rest of my appetizers right here on my blog. I will list a few personal favs below:
- Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Italian Rice Balls
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
- Crispy Salami Bites
- Easy Bruschetta
- Whipped Ricotta Crostini
- Baked Brie with Jam
- Brie Bites with Red Pepper Jelly
LETS GET INTO IT, BUT FIRST, LETS MAKE SURE WE STAY CONNECTED:
Keep in touch with me on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest! Also, if you do make this recipe (or any recipe of mine for that matter) be sure to tag #sammymontgoms so I can see your re-creations!
HERE IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make my Philly Cheesesteak Sliders. For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, scroll to the bottom of this page to review my recipe card.
- ribeye or sirloin steak
- green pepper
- yellow onion
- garlic
- butter
- worcestershire
- fresh parsley
- cheez wiz
- hawaiian rolls
- montreal steak spice
- garlic powder
- dried mustard
- pepper
- salt
TOP QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
What is the best cut of beef for cheesesteaks?
I recommend using a beef that doesn’t require a ton of time to tenderize. The traditional Philly Cheesesteak is made using ribeye, but either sirloin or ribeye works well in this recipe.
What is the best cheez wiz alternative?
If you aren’t a fan of cheez wiz (can’t relate), you can go down the more traditional route and add a few pieces of provolone cheese. I do this from time to time, and it’s delicious, so you can’t go wrong either way.
A FEW TIPS BEFORE GETTING STARTED:
- Pop the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing it. This will help harden the steak, making it much easier to cut into thin slices.
- Let the steak marinade for 15-20 minutes if you can to allow those flavours to really sink into the beef.
- Add your steak as the first layer of your sliders, rather than your cheez wiz. The cheez wiz can soak into the bread too quickly which can make these a bit soggy, so my recommendation is to drizzle on the cheese spread at the very end.
- Don’t skip out on the melted butter! It adds such a delicious flavour to these sliders, and creates the most beautiful golden colour and crisp to the buns.
STORING & REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Storing: if you have leftovers, add them to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Oven: to re-heat, simply add your leftover Philly Cheesesteak Sliders to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Microwave: you can add the leftover sliders to the microwave and heat for 30-45 seconds.
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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Ingredients
Steak Marinade:
- 1 lb ribeye , or sirloin, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil, to the marinade
- 1 tsp olive oil, for frying the steak
- 1½ tbsp worcestershire
- 1 tsp montreal steak spice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried mustard
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Veggies Mix:
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for frying the veggies
- 2 green peppers, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Butter Glaze:
- 3 tbsp butter, salted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup cheez wiz
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
Bread:
- 12 hawaiian rolls, or buns of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
- Begin by adding your steak to the freezer to allow it to harden slightly, making it easier to slice very thin.
- In the meantime, slice your peppers, onions and mince your garlic.
- To a large pan, set to medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil.Add your peppers and onions and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until soft and slightly browned. During the last minute of cook time, add your garlic, salt, and pepper.Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Grab the steak from the freezer and slice into thin strips.
- Add the sliced steak to a large bowl followed by 1 tbsp of olive oil, worcestershire and the steak marinade seasonings. Mix to combine and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- To a large pan or griddle, add 1 tsp of olive oil and set to medium/high heat. Add your steak and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until just cooked through. Don't over cook.Remove from heat and set aside.
- Slice your buns in half, and add the bottom buns to a large baking dish.
- Layer on the steak, followed by the pepper and onion mix.
- To a small saucepan, add your cheez wiz and cream and gently whisk together on low heat until just incorporated and melted. About 2 minutes.
- Pour over the melted cheese wiz, and add the top portion of the buns on top.
- To a small saucepan add your butter and fresh parsley. Once melted, remove from heat and pour over the top of the sliders.
- Cover will foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve right away, and enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
DID YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE?
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SO good! Our whole family (with two toddlers) loved them – we couldn’t stop eating them.