Make your favorite sandwich into a family dinner! This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is a classic comfort food and main course that you'll put on the menu again.
This family-friendly "Philly Cheesesteak" Casserole recipe will satisfy their craving for the Cheez-Steak, while keeping your wallet from crying. It has all the yummy favors of a cheesesteak, all layered in a satisfying yet simple casserole. This easy Philly cheesesteak casserole is a hearty meal that can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. The casserole can be made with ground beef or thinly sliced steak, depending on your preference. The hamburger works nicely in casserole and is less expensive.
They will surely be back for more, of this easy to make Philly Cheesesteak Casserole.
If you love Philly Cheesesteak, but are watching your carbs I've got you covered there too, with my Keto Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bread Bites.
What is Philly Cheesesteak?
The original Philly cheesesteak was a sandwich made with thin-sliced ribeye or shaved steak, onions, and cheese. Today, you'll find some kind of cheese sauce on them, either made with Cheez-wiz or provolone cheese.
Cheesesteak as a Casserole
One of the best things about this Philly cheesesteak casserole recipe is how it brings all the flavors of a classic cheesesteak into a simple, family-friendly casserole. Thanks to the combination of ground beef, Cheez Whiz, and crescent dough every bite is rich, cheesy, and satisfying.
Not only is this casserole recipe quick and easy to prepare (ready in under 30 minutes), but it’s also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it with your favorite toppings, like sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or extra cheese, to suit your family’s tastes. Whether you’re looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a dish to impress at your next potluck, this Philly cheesesteak casserole is sure to become a go-to favorite.
What's in a Philly Cheesesteak Casserole?
To make this into a casserole, I made a few changes to the original sandwich recipe. Here's what I put in it:
- Ground beef or thinly sliced steak
- Mushrooms
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Cheez Wiz
- Sweet Peppers
- Onion
- minced Garlic (or garlic powder)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Crescent Roll Dough
How To Make Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
After you make this recipe one time, you'll be a pro at it! It's that easy to make. The entire recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. But I have some photos of the entire process so you can make them right along with me.
1. Brown the Beef
The first step is to brown the ground beef (or shaved steak) in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and Worcestershire once the beef is nearly cooked.
2. Sauté the Peppers and Onions
In another pan, sauté all the the bell peppers and sweet onions together.
If you don't have time to chop your veggies for dinner, you can do this step ahead of time and just keep them in the fridge until you are ready to use them.
3. Put the ingredients in the casserole dish
Now you are ready to bake it! First, lightly grease the casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread the ground beef mixture on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Then, top it with the pepper and onion mixture.
Next, drizzle the melted cheese over the top.
Finally, lay the crescent roll dough on top to finish assembling the philly cheesesteak casserole.
Bake the casserole at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes after baking to thicken the sauce.
Serving Ideas
This quick and easy Philly cheesesteak casserole recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Pair your cheesesteak casserole with a green salad with Greek vinaigrette or garlic ranch dressing for a full dinner.
If you’re meal prepping, this casserole keeps well and can be reheated for a fast lunch or dinner throughout the week. To make it even more filling, top the casserole with sliced steak or chicken before baking. You can also use leftovers as a tasty filling for low-carb wraps or lettuce cups, making it a great option for busy days or on-the-go meals. However you serve it, this casserole recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Storing Leftovers
This is so delicious, you probably won’t have many leftovers. But if you do, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Using an airtight container helps maintain freshness and prevents spoilage. Leftovers can be reheated easily and enjoyed.
Can you make it ahead or freeze it?
The crescent roll dough doesn't lend itself it freezing. However, if you want to save yourself some time, you can make the ground beef mixture and veggie mixture ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
Then, when you are ready to make the casserole, you just put all the ingredients in the dish and bake it.
If you love using crescent rolls in your casseroles, try my Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole with sausage as well.
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 90/10 or preferably 85/15 (or shaved steak)
- 4 oz sliced Mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 8 oz Cheez Whiz or shredded Velveeta
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup sliced sweet peppers*
- ¼ large Vidalia onion sliced*
- 1 clove Garlic minced (or a ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 can Crescent Roll Dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease 13x9 baking dish (or coat with non stick spray) and set aside.
- Place skillet over med-high heat. Sauté beef, mushrooms and Worcestershire until beef is browned.
- Drain, season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the meat mixture out into baking dish.
- Spread cheese over top of beef mixture.
- Sauté the peppers and onions over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue cooking until peppers are starting to soften.
- Spread the sautéed onions and bell peppers over cheese layer.
- Top the casserole with crescent dough.
- Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until dough is golden brown on top.
Nutrition
alt sp: philly cheese steak casserole
More Family Casserole Ideas
Feeding a family is easy when you put casseroles on the menu. Here are some of our favorites.
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- Hamburger Rice Casserole
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Kelsey Apley says
I love the twist of a classic Philly, this casserole looks SO good!! I am gonna have to try this out soon!! Yum I am a huge fan of philly sandwiches, so I know this will be a home run as well!
Donna says
I so love casseroles and I know my husband and I would love this one!
Liz Mays says
I love a good casserole anyhow, but this looks scrumptious!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide says
As a philly girl, I will have to try this! What a great idea!
Mary says
Wish I had thought of this sooner. What a perfect college meal!
Nicole says
Oh, boy! If this doesn't bring me immediately back to my days of growing up on the east coast, I'm not sure what will!
Shannon Gosney says
Wow - that sounds good! Thanks for sharing.
Melissa @ SavingCentsWithSense.net says
Wow, that looks incredible and I know my husband would love it!