Description
A rich and creamy Philly Cheesesteak Dip combining tender roast beef, sautéed onions and green peppers, and a blend of creamy cheeses baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer served with baguette slices, chips, or veggies for dipping.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Grease an oven-safe baking dish or skillet with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for the dip.
- 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. Then add the chopped green bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Mix Creamy Base: While the vegetables cook, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, and chopped provolone cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is even and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped roast beef, sautéed onions and peppers, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the cheese mixture. Stir everything together until well combined. Optionally, reserve 1 tablespoon of the beef and vegetable mixture for garnish.
- Fill Baking Dish: Spread the dip evenly into the prepared baking dish or oven-safe skillet. If you reserved some beef and vegetable mixture, sprinkle it on top as a garnish before baking.
- Bake the Dip: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly. Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the top slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with sliced baguette, tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, use deli-sliced roast beef that is not too thin so it holds its texture in the dip.
- You can substitute provolone cheese with Swiss cheese or additional mozzarella if preferred.
- If you want a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes along with the black pepper.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; just bake right before serving.
- Use a sturdy oven-safe skillet or baking dish about 8×8 inches for best results.
