Description
Garlic cheese bread steak combines savory beef with melted cheese and aromatic garlic on crusty bread. Rich flavors meld perfectly for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank), thinly sliced
- 1 large baguette or French bread, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) steak seasoning or salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack at middle level and preheat to 400°F (200°C), creating an optimal environment for melting cheese and toasting bread.
- Steak Searing: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, season steak with seasoning, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown, incorporating minced garlic during the final minute to enhance flavor complexity.
- Garlic Butter Infusion: Blend softened butter with minced garlic and herbs, creating a rich aromatic spread that will elevate the bread’s taste profile.
- Bread Preparation: Slice bread horizontally, lavishly coat cut surfaces with garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Cheese Layer: Generously distribute mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses across buttered bread surface, creating a decadent melting blanket.
- Baking Process: Transfer bread to preheated oven and bake 8-10 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges transform into a crispy golden-brown texture.
- Final Assembly: Strategically layer seared steak slices atop the molten cheese bread, garnish with fresh parsley or chives, and optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick.
- Serving: Slice into elegant portions and serve immediately, capturing the moment when cheese remains irresistibly warm and luxuriously gooey.
Notes
- Control Meat Moisture: Rest steak after cooking to lock in juices and prevent dryness, allowing flavors to redistribute evenly.
- Perfect Cheese Melting: Use room temperature cheese and shred it manually for smoother, more consistent melting across the bread’s surface.
- Garlic Infusion Technique: Sauté minced garlic briefly to release aromatic oils without burning, enhancing overall flavor profile.
- Temperature Balance: Ensure steak is not too hot when placing on bread to prevent soggy texture and maintain crisp bread edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 596
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 834 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg