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Yields:
12 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Hey Cheez Whiz lovers, these Philly cheesesteak sliders are for you! Anybody that turns their nose up to 'Whiz on a sandwich will find their lives transformed when they take a bite of a slider stacked with griddled ribeye, golden onions, and plenty of Cheez Whiz. Take it a step further and make homemade Cheez Whiz or just grab a jar from your local grocery store! These party sandwich ideas follow the preferences of cheesesteak purists by keeping things simple. Leave the lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise in the refrigerator and get ready to bite into Philly's new favorite slider!
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What kind of meat is used for Philly cheesesteak sliders?
Cheesesteaks are typically made using boneless ribeye or bottom round sliced as thinly as possible. For these, ribeye is preferred for its unbeatable flavor and scrumptious fat marbling. Freezing the beef makes it much easier to slice; do not skip this step if there is time. For a more economical but still delectably fatty cut, use skirt steak. The beef is cooked up with chopped onions for an extra layer of flavor—they thrive in beef fat!
What can you use instead of Cheez Whiz on Philly cheesesteak sliders?
Folks love to argue over which cheese is best, whether it's provolone, white American, or Cheez Whiz from a jar. This recipe opts for Cheez Whiz, but feel free to use one slice provolone or white American instead! It's all about personal preference.
What else can you put on Philly cheesesteak sliders?
Depending on which shop is making it, a Philly cheesesteak may have some optional add-ons. They often include grilled peppers, grilled mushrooms, pickled peppers, ketchup, or hot sauce. Any of those would be right at home on these sliders! Keep things simple or add on your favorites.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb.
boneless ribeye steak or skirt steak
- 1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
- 1/2
yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup
Cheez Whiz (homemade or store-bought)
- 1
(16-oz.) package dinner rolls
- 2 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp.
garlic salt
Pickled banana peppers, optional
Directions
- Step 1Place the steak in the freezer until firm, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Step 2Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Step 3On a secure cutting board, use a very sharp knife to slice the chilled steak, against the grain, as thinly as possible into shavings.
- Step 4Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and allow it to heat until just smoking. Add the meat, onion, salt, and pepper, and allow the meat to sear without disturbing it for 5 to 7 minutes. Using a metal spatula, flip the meat and continue to cook, stirring frequently and chopping the meat with the spatula, until the meat and onions are nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
- Step 5Place the Cheez Whiz in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power until pourable, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds.
- Step 6Remove the rolls from the packaging in one piece. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise through all of the rolls at once to divide the top half from the bottom (keeping the sides of the rolls intact). Place the bottom half cut-side up on a sheet tray.
- Step 7Scoop the meat and onion mixture into an even layer over the rolls. Stir the Cheez Whiz and spoon it evenly over the meat. Place the top bun cut-side down over the cheese.
- Step 8In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt. Brush the slider buns with the butter mixture.
- Step 9Bake until the tops of the rolls are golden and toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Pull the sliders apart and serve warm, with pickled peppers, if you like.
Tip: For extra flavor, double the recipe for the garlic-Worcestershire butter and brush half of it on the bottom buns of the sliders before adding the meat.
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