Description
This Philly Cheesesteak Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer inspired by the classic Philadelphia sandwich. It combines sautéed onions and bell peppers with tender roast beef, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and provolone cheeses baked to bubbling perfection. Perfect for parties or game day, this warm dip is delicious served with baguette slices, tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb roast beef deli meat (sliced and chopped into ¼ inch pieces)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 brick, 250 grams, room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 8 slices provolone cheese (chopped into ¼ inch pieces, or 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
- Green onion (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an oven-safe baking dish or skillet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until lightly caramelized. Add the chopped green bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Mix Cheeses: While the vegetables cook, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, and chopped provolone cheese in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped roast beef deli meat, salt, black pepper, and cooked onion and bell pepper mixture to the bowl with cheeses. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly. Optionally, reserve 1 tablespoon of the chopped roast beef and cooked vegetables for garnish.
- Assemble Dip: Spread the dip evenly into the prepared baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Optionally, sprinkle the reserved roast beef and vegetables on top of the dip for garnish.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until hot and bubbling. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the top slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with sliced baguette, tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing.
- You can substitute the roast beef deli meat with thinly sliced cooked steak if preferred.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of the deli meat and cheese used.
- Serve warm for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
