Philly Cheesesteak Squares
Philly Cheesesteak Squares elevate your brunch or dinner with baked crescent roll dough, layers of savory roast beef, crisp bell peppers, and melted cheese. This twist on a classic sandwich quickly becomes a family favorite, blending simplicity with hearty flavors everyone loves.
If you’re looking for a Philly cheesesteak recipe that will feed everyone without making individual sandwiches, keep reading! Instead of high-fat meat, it’s made with lean deli roast beef, all cooked in crescent roll dough.
The combination of lean meat, creamy cheese, peppers, and zesty sauce make this a recipe you can’t miss! It tastes like a classic Philly cheesesteak but feeds everyone much faster (and for so much less!).
Why You’ll Love Philly Cheesesteak Squares
- They’re the perfect game-day snack. Cut them into bite-sized pieces; everyone can grab one and put much on it while they cheer for their favorite team.
- Fun lunch. It’s not nearly as messy as the classic sandwich and is more fun.
- Customizable. It’s easy to change the ingredients in the easy Philly cheesesteak squares and make them your own.
- Recipe the whole family will love. It has a popular flavor that’s a crowd-pleaser.
- Party food. Serve these at your next party and watch them disappear.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
I used simple ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store. Here’s more information about what you’ll need before you begin.
- Unsalted Butter – You’ll use this to saute the peppers and onion, so make sure it’s unsalted.
- Red Bell Pepper – The peppers add color and dietary fiber to the meal.
- Green Bell Pepper – Green peppers are essential to Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.
- Yellow Onion – The caramelized onions will add sweetness to the squares.
- Pillsbury Crescent Rolls – This is the base and topping of the easy squares.
- Mayo – Real mayonnaise adds a zesty flavor to the sauce.
- Garlic Cloves – Fresh garlic cloves are more aromatic than garlic powder.
- Dijon Mustard – This adds a sweetness to the sauce.
- Kosher Salt – The salt enhances all the other flavors.
- Ground Black Pepper – This adds boldness to the entire recipe.
- Deli Roast Beef – Make sure it’s sliced extra thin so it’s easier to eat.
- Provolone Cheese – Thinly sliced cheese melts faster and tastes better.
- Eggs – This is for the egg wash on top of the squares.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese – Add this on top of the crust, giving it a delicious finish.
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Squares
- Step One: Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Step Two: Warm a tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced peppers and onions. Saute for several minutes until softened, then set aside.
- Step Three: Unroll one container of crescent rolls and press into the bottom of your baking dish, coming up the sides of the pan about ½ inch. (You can also roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin).
- Step Four: Mix the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper and spread evenly over the crescent dough.
- Step Five: Add six slices of provolone cheese on top.
- Step Six: Evenly layer the sliced deli roast beef onto the cheese.
- Step Seven: Add the sauteed pepper and onions to the roast beef.
- Step Eight: Place the remaining six slices of cheese onto the top.
- Step Nine: Unroll the remaining crescent dough and roll it out with a rolling pin to fit over the top of the fillings. Pinch any open seams closed.
- Step Ten: Mix the beaten egg and parmesan in a small bowl and brush over the top of the crescent dough.
- Step Eleven: Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top of the dough is cooked through and golden brown.
- Step Twelve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Equipment Needed
If you want the best results when making the Philly cheesesteak squares, I suggest grabbing a few critical pieces of equipment.
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- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Large Skillet
- Cooking Spray
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Aluminum Foil
What to Serve with Philly Cheesesteak Squares
This easy recipe goes with anything you make. Eat it with your favorite Mexican recipes or appetizer recipes. Here are a few ideas to start with.
- French Fries
- Easy Fruit Pizza
- Pigs In A Blanket
- Corn Salsa
Variations and Substitutions
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the roast beef.
- Add cream cheese to the provolone cheese.
- Place the ingredients in a muffin tin and make Philly cheesesteak cups.
Storage Instructions
Leftover Philly cheesesteak squares can be stored in the fridge, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Philly Cheesesteak Squares Tips and Tricks
- If you need to feed more people, cut them into smaller pieces and call them Philly cheesesteak bites.
- Top with sesame seed mixture to bring out even more flavor.
- Ensure the roast beef is sliced thinly so it’s easier to eat in the squares.
FAQ
An authentic Philly cheesesteak is a sandwich normally made with thinly sliced ribeye steak, sauteed peppers and onions, melted cheese, and hoagie rolls.
This varies from cook to cook, but most people will use either ribeye steak, flank steak, or roast beef. Lean meat leaves less grease in the sandwich, and it’s usually served thinly sliced. The steak mixture is added to the sautéed peppers and topped with melty cheese.
This recipe makes about twelve servings.
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Here are some more easy recipes you should make next.
- Oven Scrambled Eggs
- Cake Mix Coffee Cake
- Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls
- Air Fryer Bisquick Sausage Balls
- Blueberry Bread
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Philly Cheesesteak Squares
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 2 packages Pillsbury crescent rolls 8 count packages
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb sliced deli roast beef
- 12 slices Provolone cheese
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the peppers and onions. Saute for a few minutes until softened. Set aside.
- Unroll one container of the crescent rolls and press into the bottom of the baking pan, coming up the sides of the pan about ½ inch. You can also roll out the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper and spread evenly on to the crescent dough.
- Add 6 slices of Provolone cheese on top.
- Evenly layer the roast beef on top of the cheese.
- Add the sauteed peppers and onions on top of the roast beef.
- Place the remaining 6 slices of cheese on top.
- Unroll the remaining crescent roll dough and roll out with a rolling pin to fit over the top of the fillings. Pinch any open seams closed.
- Mix the egg and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl and brush over top of the crescent dough.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until the dough is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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