Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
24 sliders
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Course
Appetizer
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Description
The Philly Cheesesteak Sliders recipe starts with sweet Hawaiian rolls sliced in half horizontally to form the base and top for each slider. Thinly sliced onions and green bell peppers are caramelized slowly in olive oil to develop their natural sweetness and soften their texture. Shaved steak is quickly seared in batches for a browned exterior while retaining tenderness. A creamy cheese dip like Kraft Cheese Whiz is added to the skillet with the cooked steak and vegetables, mixing together to create a rich filling. Layers of cheese dip and meat mixture are placed between the roll halves in a baking dish and topped with the roll tops brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with dried parsley or chives. Baking briefly warms and melds all the flavors, resulting in sliders with a soft, sweet bread and a hearty, cheesy filling balanced by the vegetables.
These sliders can be served as appetizers or a casual meal. The process allows for quick assembly by cutting the rolls horizontally while retaining their shape. The savory steak and vegetable filling paired with soft, sweet bread makes these sliders appealing for gatherings or comfort food snacks.
You can substitute the jarred cheese dip with sliced provolone or American cheese by layering cheese slices below and above the cooked filling within the buns for a similar melt and texture. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and use fresh parsley or chives for garnish if available.
Ingredients
- 2 packages King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls 12 count each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced, medium or sweet
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 packages shaved steak 14 ounces each
- ½ cup cheese dip I use Kraft Cheese Whiz, jarred
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chives
- salt fresh, to taste
- black pepper fresh, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Without separating the individual rolls, use a serrated knife to cut each package of rolls evenly in half, as you would a bagel, separating the tops from the bottoms. Place the bottoms in the prepared baking dish and set the tops aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a medium skillet and place over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper, season with a heavy pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent; lower the heat and caramelize the onions and peppers, stirring frequently. If onions start to burn, lower the heat more.
- While the onions and peppers cook, pre-heat a large pan or skillet on high heat with the remaining olive oil and liberally season sliced steak with salt and pepper. Once the oil is very hot, carefully add the meat to the pan and quickly sear the sliced steak in batches, 1-2 minutes, just until browned. Steak may not be fully cooked through; that is ok. Set cooked steak aside in a large bowl.
- Once the onions and peppers are caramelized, add them to the bowl with the cooked steak and toss gently to combine.
- Add the cheese dip to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until warm and easily spreadable.
- Spread the cheese dip on both cut sides of the buns.
- Evenly distribute the steak and veggies on the bottom buns, topping with the tops of the rolls.
- Stir together the melted butter with the dried herb and brush evenly over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melty and sliders are hot.
Notes
- Use sliced provolone or American cheese as an alternative to jarred cheese dip by layering it under and over the filling inside the buns.
- Caramelize onions and peppers slowly over medium to low heat to avoid burning and develop sweetness.
- Season steak generously with salt and pepper before searing for best flavor.
- Assemble sliders without separating individual rolls to keep them intact for baking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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