Philly Cheesesteak Mozzarella Sticks

These Philly Cheesesteak Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside and loaded with cheesy steak filling inside. Sautéed peppers, onions, and seasoned beef get mixed with melted cheese, frozen, breaded twice, and fried until golden. Served with a bold Worcestershire dipping sauce.

WHAT MAKES THESE MOZZARELLA STICKS DIFFERENT

A Cheesesteak Twist

All the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak — seasoned steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and gooey melted cheese — transformed into a crispy, handheld bite. It’s familiar, nostalgic, and over-the-top in the best way.

Extra Crispy Coating

The double dip in egg and seasoned panko creates a thick, crunchy crust that seals everything in. That contrast between the crispy exterior and molten, cheesy center is what makes these unforgettable.

Perfect Party Appetizer

Freezing the filling keeps the sticks structured and easy to fry without falling apart. They’re bold, filling, and guaranteed to disappear fast at game day, parties, or late-night cravings.

STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MOZZARELLA STICKS

Sauté the Peppers & Onions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion. Cook until softened and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.

Season & Cook the Steak

Add steak to the pan. Season with Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, season salt, and optional MSG. Cook until fully browned and flavorful.

Melt the Cheese

Reduce heat slightly and stir in shredded cheese. Mix until completely melted and evenly combined with the steak and vegetables.

Freeze Until Firm

Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined tray and press into an even layer about ½ inch thick. Freeze until completely solid so it’s easy to slice.

Cut & Bread

Cut into 9 rectangles. Dip each into beaten egg, coat in seasoned panko, dip back into egg, then coat again in panko for extra crunch.

Fry to Golden Perfection

Fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crisp. Remove and drain.

Prepare the Dipping Sauce

Whisk mayo, ketchup, dill relish, stone ground mustard, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Serve alongside mozzarella sticks.

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Philly Cheesesteak Mozzarella Sticks

These Philly Cheesesteak Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside and loaded with cheesy steak filling inside. Sautéed peppers, onions, and seasoned beef get mixed with melted cheese, frozen, breaded twice, and fried until golden. Served with a bold Worcestershire dipping sauce.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 lb bottom round thin steak
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 yellow onion chopped
• 1/4 green bell pepper chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp season salt
• 1/4 msg optional

Bread Crumb Mix

• 3 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning

Dipping Sauce

• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp dill relish
• 1/2 tbsp stone ground mustard
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp bbq sauce optional if you want a smokey flavor
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika

Method

 

Sauté the Veggies

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced bell pepper and onion. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

Cook the Steak

1. Add thinly sliced steak to the skillet. Season with Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, season salt, and MSG (if using).
2. Cook over medium-high heat until fully cooked and browned, about 4–6 minutes.

Melt the Cheese

1. Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheese and mix until fully melted and combined with the steak mixture.

Freeze the Filling

1. Spread the mixture about ½-inch thick onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze 1–2 hours, or until completely solid.
2. Remove and cut into 9 rectangles.

Bread the Cheese Sticks

1. Whisk eggs in one bowl.
2. In another bowl, combine panko with paprika and all-purpose seasoning.
3. Dip each rectangle into egg, then panko, back into egg, and into panko again for a thick coating.

Fry

1. Heat oil to 350°F.
2. Fry 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until deep golden brown and heated through. Drain on a wire rack.

Make the Dipping Sauce

1. Mix mayo, ketchup, dill relish, stone ground mustard, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Serve with warm mozzarella sticks.

Video

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