Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip
This Philly Cheese Steak Dip takes all the flavors from a classic cheese steak sandwich and morphs them into a slow cooker party appetizer dipping sauce. Made with to ast beef, bell pepper, mushroom and onion in a mozzarella and cream cheese sauce.
It’s a simple fondue-style party appetizer you can prep ahead of time and enjoy during the Super Bowl.
I’ve been posting a few game day appetizer recipes like Veggie Chicken Nachos lately, and today is no exception. This Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip is an essential football party recipe that will keep you satisfied for the long game.
Ingredients for making Philly Cheese Steak Dip
- Mozzarella: use shredded mozzarella as fresh mozzarella will contain too much liquid and moisture
- Cream cheese: a good quality cream cheese cut into cubes. This gives a delicious cheesy flavor!
- Sour cream: tangy and creamy
- Milk: a good base for the dip and makes it extra creamy
- Roast beef: deli style roast beef is what I use but you could also use leftover roast beef that you’ve made at home.
- Vegetables: onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions all add incredible flavor and texture to the dip
- Garlic: a strong and delicious addition that makes a big difference, make sure to use fresh garlic for best results
- Black Pepper: for seasoning
How to make Philly Cheese Steak Dip in a slow cooker
It really couldn’t be easier to make this game day dip, all you need to do is throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker, cover and let it cook away for a few hours. You can cook it on high for 2 hours or low for 6 hours and it’s done. Serve with bread, crackers or chips and dig in. You can also dip your homemade pita chip nachos.
Pro tip: I love to serve it in the slow cooker because it stays warm while you serve it plus there’s minimal washing up!
What is Philly Cheese Steak?
A cheesesteak is a sandwich made from beef that’s thinly sliced and served with melted cheese and veggies on a soft roll. Most commonly it includes green bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. It’s a popular regional fast food from Philadelphia hence the name Philly Cheese Steak.
Classic Philly cheese steak has been morphed into a slow cooker party appetizer dipping sauce. All the main ingredients like roast beef, green bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms are added to a cheesy base in a slow cooker.
This sauce is soooo cheesy, and not in a made-for-tv kind of way. Melted cheese and cream cheese, with a bit of milk and sour cream, forms a thick sauce for the rest of the Philly cheese steak ingredients. This cheese sauce pairs perfectly with a wine of course.
In essence, it’s a fondue dipped with bread or crackers for a unique and flavorful snack. Once prepared, keep it in the slow cooker on warm the entire game for an always saucy snack.
Why do wine and cheese pair so well together?
Cheese contains oily fats…which is why it tastes so good. It gives a slick feel to the mouth. Astringents found in tannins (wine) gives an opposite rougher mouthfeel. The balance of sensations evens out into a harmonious experience.
Astringents have a lasting effect that builds over time during a meal. This is why a few sips of wine will compliment each bite you take. Read more in detail in the LiveScience article.
Tips for making Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip
- If you find the dip it too thick, thin it out by adding more milk.
- To make it thicker, add flour 1-tablespoon at a time.
- Serve warm and leave the slow cooker on warm setting to keep cheese melted, the dip is best served warm.
- Mozzarella can also be substituted for shredded cheddar
- Add spices, herbs or red pepper flakes as desired for extra flavor
- You can also incorporate bell peppers, substitute it to bread and create cheese steak stuffed bell peppers
Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip at-a-glance
Flavor profiles: Rich, savory sauce that tastes like a Philly cheese steak
Texture: Thick creamy and perfect dipping sauce consistency
Dietary options/substitutions: The dip is gluten-free so use GF bread if needed. Omit roast-beef for a vegetarian option
More delicious game day recipes you might like:
- Sun-dried Tomato Ricotta Crostini Appetizer
- Slow Cooker Carnitas Loaded Potato Skins
- Easy Honey BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
- Mushroom Tart
- Pork Satay Skewers
- Grilled Buffalo Wings
- Salami and Cream Cheese Pinwheels
- Seared Ahi Tuna Bites
- Mini Cheeseburger Muffins
- Ham and Gruyere Sliders
Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ 8-ounce packages cream cheese, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6- ounces deli-style roast beef chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Stir to combine and cover.
- Cook on high heat for up to 2 hours, or low for 6 hours. Stir again once cooked. The dipping sauce is ready when all cheese is melted.
- Serve over, or dip with, toasted bread, crackers or chips. Leave the slow cooker on warm setting to keep cheese melted while serving.
Notes
- If you find the dip it too thick, thin it out by adding more milk.
- To make it thicker, add flour 1-tablespoon at a time.
- Serve warm and leave the slow cooker on warm setting to keep cheese melted, the dip is best served warm.
- Mozzarella can also be substituted for shredded cheddar
- Add spices, herbs or red pepper flakes as desired for extra flavor
- The dip is gluten-free so use GF bread if needed. Omit roast-beef for a vegetarian option
Can you use real ribeye steak in this recipe, or will it become too dry cooking for 2 hours?
Hi Michael. I wouldn’t suggest cooking raw meat with the cheese sauce. You could ribeye cook however you prefer then chop and substitute at the end!
That is sort of what I was thinking. Because I can’t imagine deli meat does much to impart flavor through the cooking process anyway.. So i figure adding real steak at the end (possibly with some of the grease for flavor) could work alright?
Yowza! You always create yummy dishes, and I love the wine pairing. It definitely helps! I am not a huge fan of roast beef which of course is the heart of Philly Cheesesteak, but my husband will LOVE this recipe. Would including a different meat that I enjoy be a total travesty? =) I am enjoying following your foodie adventures!
I’ve been craving philly cheese steak lately and I’m always looking for slow cooker recipes.
Thanks Becky! That’s a perfect combo for you then. I love my slow cooker too!
Oh yes. Yesyesyesyesyes. This will be made in my house for football viewing parties (or a Tuesday night) for SURE. The only thing I have to change is the color of the peppers–the green ones and I don’t get along. But DANG, this looks incredible!
Haha that’s totally fine Dee Dee. I like green bell peppers in certain dishes but generally prefer the warm colored ones too. You could totally sub them out! Thanks and enjoy!
I’m so making this dip! I could eat this up with a spoon it sounds so amazing! #client
That’s a great idea too Kelly! I may or may not have had a bunch of bites while making it. Thanks!
This look so good and amazing! I love the idea with roast beef in this and it looks simple – just printed it! Thanks!
Thanks so much Clare! The roast beef almost blends in once cooked since its small, thin pieces. But it adds lots of flavor!
This sounds so good! I want to make it right now just to snack on! Delish!
Thanks Marie! It’s a great snack, appetizer or even dinner!
Philly cheese steak is a #1 favorite in my house. I can’t wait to surprise them with this recipe. Awesome!!
How cool! I bet they’re gonna love it. Thanks Rachel!
I literally cannot wait to try this. I have just discovered that my family is crazy about dips, if you have seen on my blog, I’ve had several dips going out! I would love to try this now!
I haven’t but will check it out Shadi! I’ve been doing a couple lately and have a skillet dip posting next week. Just kinda happened schedule-wise. Thanks!
Slow cookers are awesome…and warm dips are great. Totally doable with a nice bottle of wine sitting around on a Saturday night watching a great movie.
They totally are. That’s a great idea too Gloria. Just might do an at home movie date like this. Thanks!
Mmmm looks yammi! And good quality pictures, by the way. Adding to my recipe book, was looking for a good recipy of Philly Cheese steak dip for a long time. Very straightforward and takes away half work by using a Crock Pot.
Thank you!
Thanks so much Anna! Hope you enjoy! This one is way easy and definitely set and forget and you don’t have to be careful about burning cheese while melting.
This is amazing!!! Seriously my husband is going to be one happy guy! Thank you!
I guarantee he will be, I’m pretty sure most husbands would appreciate cheese sauce. Thanks Julie!