This smooth and creamy philly cheesesteak dip is a great appetizer for game day or parties. It’s everyone’s favorite Philly cheesesteak sandwich turned into a party dip!

Philly Cheesesteak Dip in a cast iron skillet

Why this recipe works

A hot and bubbly dippable appetizer is our go-to for football parties or get-togethers. This Philly cheesesteak dip gives the taste of the classic sandwich but with some flavorful additions making one mouthwatering and crowd-pleasing party dip!

lifting Philly Cheesesteak Dip with a spoon

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

STEAK – Thinly sliced bottom round steak is what we reached for in this recipe. You can use any kind of meat you’d like here, ribeye, flank steak, and roast beef work as well.

CHEESE – Cream cheese, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese give this dip a creamy consistency (along with the sour cream). We suggest using blocks of cheese instead of pre-shredded as pre-shredded cheese contains preservatives that can actually make your dip not as melty and more gritty.

VEGETABLES – Red bell pepper, onion, and garlic complement this dip so well. Feel free to add in any extra veggies like pepperoncini, green bell pepper, or mushroom.

DIPPING IDEAS – Corn chips, crackers, sliced baguette, bell pepper slices, celery, mini bagels, and pita are all great options.

How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Dip

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat the oven to 425F.
Dice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Chop the steak into small pieces. Grate your parmesan and provolone cheese.
Heat the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the bell pepper and onion and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the steak and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
Stir in 3/4 of the shredded Provolone and 3/4 of the grated Parmesan, reserving 1/4 of each for topping.
Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and top with the remaining Provolone and Parmesan.
Bake (uncovered) until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the parsley on top.
Serve warm with anything you like for dipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use to dip?

There are so many ideas for dippers but we love corn chips, crackers, sliced baguette, bell pepper slices, celery, mini bagels, and pita slices. Go all out and offer your guests a selection!

What kind of meat can i use for Philly cheesesteak dip?

Traditionally ribeye is used for Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and also works well in this dip. However, in this recipe, we are using thinly sliced round bottom steak. You can use whatever kind of steak you prefer, some other ideas include flank steak or even roast beef.

Can I make Philly cheesesteak dip in the slow cooker?

You can cook this Philly cheesesteak dip in the slow cooker on low for 7 hours. Check your dip at the 6 hour mark, if the meat isn’t fully cooked, continue for another hour. If you’re worried about the meat not being done in time you can sear the meat in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. Additionally, you can swap it out for deli sliced roast beef and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

lifting Philly Cheesesteak Dip with a tortilla chip

Steak, peppers, onions, and melty cheese come together to make this bubbly Philly cheesesteak dip. Serve with chips, sliced bread, or veggies for an appetizer everyone will love!

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This post was originally published here on April 10, 2021.