Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip takes everything you love about the sandwich and turns it into a warm, scoopable appetizer made for sharing. Beef, peppers, onions, and cheese come together in one skillet for a dip that disappears fast.
This is one of those recipes I like to keep in my back pocket for casual get-togethers. It fits right in with dips for football season, and it ust happens to be low carb and keto friendly, which makes it easy to serve to everyone when around the table.
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- Why You'll Love Philly Cheesesteak Dip
- Key Ingredients for Cheesesteak Dip
- Ingredient Substitutions
- Variations on Philly Cheesesteak Dip
- Tips for Cast Iron Cheesesteak Dip
- How to Store and Reheat
- What to Serve with Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip
- More Keto-Friendly Appetizers & Game Day Favorites
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Why You'll Love Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Simple prep: Everything mixes in one bowl and bakes in the same skillet.
Low Carb: it delivers the classic cheesesteak flavor without the bread.
Game ready: this party dip with beef is ideal for football season spreads and casual gatherings.
Key Ingredients for Cheesesteak Dip
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Cooked beef: finely diced so it blends evenly into the dip. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover roast beef.
- Onion: adds that classic savory base.
- Green pepper: brings mild sweetness and texture.
- Cream cheese: makes the dip rich and creamy.
- Mozzarella and provolone: a melty cheese blend that fits the cheesesteak theme.
- Mayonnaise: helps bind everything together smoothly.
- Garlic powder and cayenne pepper: adds warmth without taking over.
- Butter: used to soften the vegetables and build flavor.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use cooked ground beef instead of diced beef if needed.
- Swap yellow or red bell pepper for green for a milder bite.
- Replace provolone with white American cheese for a softer melt.
Variations on Philly Cheesesteak Dip
- Stir in sautéed mushrooms for a steakhouse-style version.
- Add banana peppers for a little tang.
- Finish under the broiler for a lightly browned top.
Tips for Cast Iron Cheesesteak Dip
- Let the cream cheese fully soften before mixing so the dip stays smsooth.
- Dice the beef small so it spreads evenly through the beef cheese dip.
- Serve straight from the cast iron skillet to keep it warm longer.
- If you don't have any leftover beef roast, you can purchase deli roast beef cut on the thicker side and dice it up.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring halfway.
What to Serve with Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip
Serve this Philly Cheesesteak Dip with low carb dippers like celery sticks or pork rinds, or offer up air fryer tortilla chips or buttery garlic bread chips for scooping.
More Keto-Friendly Appetizers & Game Day Favorites
If you enjoy hearty, shareable appetizers, you may want to try my Bacon Cheesy Bacon Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Bacon Cheeseburger Dip, and for a sweet touch these Chai Spiced Nuts.
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📖 Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
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Ingredients
- ¾ pound cooked beef , finely diced
- 1 medium onion , diced
- 1 medium green pepper , diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pound shredded cheese blend
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sliced green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Have cream cheese at room temperature in a large bowl for ease in mixing.
- In a cast iron skillet sauté the onions and peppers in butter until translucent. Add to the bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend well. Taste to see if it needs any salt and pepper.
- Add the mixture into the same skillet you sautéed the vegetables in if it is large enough and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with sliced green onions.
- Serve warm with the dippers.
Barbara Cieri says
Wow. This looks incredible. I must try it soon. I know Mary Roper is an incredible cook so I can't wait...I remember her as a radio announcer as well and she was great at that too. Very talented woman.
Shelby says
Thanks Barbara! I am so excited to have Mary as part of my team and have made each recipe she has shared so far. They have all been excellent. Thanks for stopping by and supporting Mary!
Jenn says
That cheese, though! I must make this very very soon!
Shelby says
Hi Jenn, I hope you do! 🙂