Philly cheesesteak sliders go down even easier with homemade beer cheese whiz. Perfect for game day or whenever you are looking to feed your hungry crew.

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Homemade Beer Cheese Whiz

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I am not a football person.

I am, however, a football food person. Since the Eagles are in the Superbowl this year,

I had to pay tribute to the Eagles with some classic Philly football food. Hence these Philly cheesesteak sliders with homemade beer cheese whiz.

For anyone that wants a little taste of Philly in your own home, then trust me: these are the sandwiches for you.

Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies

To make Philly cheesesteak sliders at home, you will need:

Bell Peppers – We use both green and red peppers, but you could use yellow, orange, or any combination of bell pepper color you like.
Yellow Onion – You could use a white onion or a sweet onion.
Olive Oil – You want an oil to help keep the peppers, onions, and chip steak from sticking to the pan.
Garlic Cloves – The garlic adds some extra flavor to the cheesesteaks and beer cheese whiz.
Chip Steak – If you can find fresh or frozen, actual steak, we recommend using that. Steak’ums and similar products that use processed meats are a lot more greasy. They will work in a pinch, so if you can’t find other options, go for it.
Beer – You do not need a specific brand, just use whatever is your favorite or that you have on hand. Or you could use the terrible beer your friends brought over and left with you. No sense letting it go to waste.
Salt and Pepper
Cheddar Cheese – You can use pre-shredded or a block and shred it yourself. You could also use a different type of cheese, like moterey jack, pepper jack, provolone, or other semi-hard cheese you prefer.
Garlic Powder – We use garlic powder to add a bit more flavor.
Slider Buns – We use actual slider buns, but you could use regular size hamburger rolls or even dinner rolls if you prefer.
Butter – We use this to partially toast the slider buns.

You do not need any fancy equipment, but these tools make it a bit easier:

Garlic Press
Cast Iron Skillets – We actually use three different skillets to keep it easy to build the Philly cheesesteak sliders, but you could get away with using only two.
Large Skillet

How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Beer Cheese Wiz

1. Prepare and saute the veggies.

Wash and chop your peppers into thin strips. If you prefer, you can cut them into smaller pieces.

Cut your onion into long strips, again, you can make them bite size if you like.

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

Add the onions, peppers, about 2 cloves of crushed garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the veggies soften and start to brown a bit.

Set aside.

2. Cook the Philly cheesesteak meat.
Heat a skiller with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium to medium high heat.

Add the beef.

Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

The meat is done when brown and slightly caramelized.
3. Make the beer cheese.
Heat a small skiller or pot over medium low heat with about 4 tablespoons of your favorite beer, 2 cups of shredded cheddar, and about 4 to 6 cloves of pressed garlic.

Stir until melted.

Remove cheese from heat once it has melted in a creamy sauce.
4. Assemble the sliders.
Cut 6 slider rolls in half and brush insides with melted butter.

Toast by putting under the broiler for 30 seconds, butter side up.

Alternatively, you could toast them butter side down in a large skillet.

Remove the buns from the oven or skillet and set on a large plate.

To assemble sandwiches, spoon an equal portion of meat, veggies if desired, and cheese on each.

Use any extra cheese for dipping.

Can I cook the onions and peppers with the meat?

Yes! And in most cases, we recommend cooking the onions, pepers, and meat together for better flavor throughout.

But when serving picky kids (like mine) or guests with different tastes, cooking the beef and onions and peppers seperately allows everyone to make their own perfect Philly cheesesteak slider.

Storing

You can make these Philly cheesesteak sliders ahead to bring to a game day party or to save sometime when getting ready to host.

Store the veggies, meat, and cheese in seperate containers.

You can then microwave or reheat on the stovetop before serving the sliders.

If you plan to toast your buns, we recommend waiting until you are ready to serve to toast them.

How to Serve Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Philly cheesesteak sliders with beer cheese wiz help make up a tasty game day spread.

You can top them with hot peppers, cheese wiz, hot sauce, or sauce.

Our local Italian pizzaria tops their cheesesteak with maranara sauce.

You can also experiment with different cheeses. American cheese is a classic favorite for cheesesteak.

You can serve them alongside buffalo chicken dip, wings, fries, chips, and whatever else you may be serving.

To make them more of a meal, you could make air fryer sweet potato fries.

These also pair well with your favorite beer, but you could also serve them with your favorite mix drinks.

Tips and Tricks

We cooked the onions and peppers and meat seperately to make it easier for people (aka our kids) to eat only meat and cheese. You can certainly cook the meat and veggies in the same skillet. To do this, give the onions and peppers about 2 to 3 minutes cooking before adding the meat in.
We love beer cheese. It is super easy to make, but if you prefer, you can skip this altogether and top your Philly cheesesteak sliders with cheese whiz (traditional topping), provolone cheese, American cheese, or any other cheese you like.
For an added kick, add on sliced banana peppers or other hot peppers. You can also saute them with the bell peppers and onions.
You can also make Philly cheesesteak sliders with chicken steak meat.

Other Game Day Recipes

Looking for other game day ideas? Try these:

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