Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Homemade Cheez Whiz
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Homemade Cheez Whiz
Ingredients
For the Meat and Veggie Mixture
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Homemade Cheez Whiz
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole milk recommended
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces American cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For Assembly
- 12 pretzel slider buns, split
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet or griddle, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced green bell pepper and yellow onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Cook the steak: Add the thinly sliced sirloin steak to the same skillet. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the steak and mix well. Keep warm.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Make the Homemade Cheez Whiz: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and American cheese pieces, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Keep warm, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the sliders: Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange the bottom halves of the pretzel slider buns in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the steak and veggie mixture over the bottom buns.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Spoon a generous amount of the homemade Cheez Whiz over the steak and veggie mixture. Place the top halves of the pretzel buns on top.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Brush the tops of the slider buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden and the cheese is bubbly.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Serve immediately with extra homemade Cheez Whiz on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Homemade Cheez Whiz
For the Meat and Veggie Mixture
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Homemade Cheez Whiz
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole milk recommended
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces American cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For Assembly
- 12 pretzel slider buns, split
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet or griddle, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced green bell pepper and yellow onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Cook the steak: Add the thinly sliced sirloin steak to the same skillet. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the steak and mix well. Keep warm.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Make the Homemade Cheez Whiz: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and American cheese pieces, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Keep warm, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the sliders: Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange the bottom halves of the pretzel slider buns in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the steak and veggie mixture over the bottom buns.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Spoon a generous amount of the homemade Cheez Whiz over the steak and veggie mixture. Place the top halves of the pretzel buns on top.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Brush the tops of the slider buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden and the cheese is bubbly.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Serve immediately with extra homemade Cheez Whiz on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min