Philly Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Craveable Philly Cheese Steak flavor in just 20 minutes! This simplified, open-faced recipe from Cooking Light is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Enjoy juicy steak, melted cheese, and savory sauteed peppers and onions on toasted bread.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 403.2 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Philly Cheese Sandwich

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How to Make Philly Cheese Sandwich

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  4. Add 1/2 medium bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced, and a pinch of black pepper.
  5. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  6. Lightly coat the top side of two slices of bread with cooking spray.
  7. Top each slice of bread with 2 ounces thinly sliced beef steak, 1/4 cup of the onion and pepper mixture, and 1 slice of your favorite cheese (Provolone, Cheez Whiz, or American recommended).
  8. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  9. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

30g

Carbs

15g