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Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

This Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is one of our most requested recipes for camping.  It is beyond easy to make and a delicious crowd pleaser!!

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

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This campfire sandwich recipe makes a hearty meal for the whole family when camping, however; it can be made at home too! Simply bake the foil wrapped philly cheesesteak in the oven rather than over a campfire.

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

What is Philly Cheesesteak?

  • green bell peppers
  • caramelized onions
  • cheese whiz
  • flank steak
  • amoroso rolls

We have used these to make this Traditional Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, this delicious Camp Cooker Philly Cheesesteak and this easy Tinfoil Packet Philly Cheesesteak recipe too.

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

I love how this famous sandwich can be adapted into an easy camping recipe! When ready to eat, simply slice the loaf into “sandwich” sized servings.

Full of delicious melty provolone cheese, this Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is sure to be a hit with the whole family.  This camping sandwich is easily one of our favorite recipes!

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

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Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Ingredients

Cheesesteak Sandwich Details

Ingredients

Here are a few of the basic pantry staples that you will need to get started with this easy recipe.

  • French bread – the fresher, the better!
  • Butter – margarine would work too.
  • Green bell pepper, sliced
  • White onion, sliced
  • Sliced roast beef – deli or homemade roast beef
  • Provolone cheese, sliced
Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Process

Instructions

1. In a small cast iron skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.

Tip: I often do this at home and simply pack the mixture in an airtight container in the cooler for camping.

2. Mix together the 1/4 cup butter and garlic powder to create garlic butter.

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Process

3. Next, cut slices into the loaf of bread, about 1/2″ apart and not all the way through to the bottom, using a sharp knife.  Butter the inside of every second slice. 

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Process

4. Now drop a large spoonful of the veggie mixture into every second slice. 

Hot peppers would also make a great option!

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Process

5. Then stuff the opening with several slices of roast beef. 

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Process

6. Layer that with a slice of provolone cheese.

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich Process

7. Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil.  You may need to use two layers to reach all the way around the sandwich.  

Tip:  I like to spray the inside of the aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray so that the ooey, gooey melty cheese doesn’t all stick to the inside of the packet.

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

8. Place the package near the hot coals of a fire (but not IN the fire) or on the grate above the fire.  

Cooking Tips

You want to heat the sandwich all the way through so that the cheese all melts and the loaf is heated through.  This usually takes twenty minutes for us over the campfire.  

Alternately you can put it in a bar-b-cue on low or in the oven to warm the ingredients. We cook it in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

9. To serve, simply slice all the way through the bread to cut it into individual philly cheesesteak sandwiches. 

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

Would you just look at all of that melted cheese?! This easy philly cheesesteak recipe is next level delicious, seriously!

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can this recipe be cooked in the oven? Yes, cook the loaf for 20-30 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
  • What can I use instead of french bread? Soft hoagie rolls or sour dough loaf are also popular choices.
  • Do I have to use deli roast beef? No, you can add thinly sliced sirloin steak or tender ribeye steak.
  • What can I use instead of provolone cheese? White american cheese, mozzarella cheese or even cream cheese is delicious.
  • How do I serve these sandwiches? Once cooked, cut the loaf slices all the way through to serve as individual sandwiches.
Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

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Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

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Recipe

Campfire Philly Cheesecake Sandwich

Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This yummy campfire philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe is perfect for camping! Simply wrap it in a tinfoil packet to make an easy camping meal in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread, sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter, salted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small white onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp butter, salted
  • 500g sliced roast beef
  • 250g provolone cheese, sliced

Instructions

1. In a small skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add pepper and onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Mix together the 1/4 cup butter and garlic powder to create garlic butter.

3. Next, cut slices into the loaf of bread, about 1/2" apart and not all the way through to the bottom, using a sharp knife.  Butter the inside of every second slice. 

4. Now drop a large spoonful of the veggie mixture into every second slice. 
5. Then stuff the opening with several slices of roast beef. 
6. Layer that with a slice of provolone cheese.
7. Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil.  You may need to use two layers to reach all the way around the sandwich.  

8. Place the package near the hot coals of a fire (but not IN the fire) or on the grate above the fire.  Cook until cheese melts and loaf is heated through, about 20 minutes.

9. To serve, simply slice all the way through the bread to cut it into individual philly cheesesteak sandwiches. 

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 413Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1218mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 26g

All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.

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I m going to have to try this one! Thanks for shraing!

Made the Philly cheese steak and what I would do different is slice the bread lengthwise and butter both sides and place all the ingredients across the bread and then wrap and heat. Also might be good to use a grate or something to get it off the coals as it got a little burnt on the bottom. Otherwise tasted great and was easy to make.

This looks delicious! How do you serve this? Cut it, pull apart……?
Is it messy to eat?

How many does one loaf typically serve?

Why oyster sauce? Can I not use that? Will it lose flavor?

We will be traveling over 1,400 miles for our camping trip here in a few weeks. Can this dish be made in advance, frozen, and then heated to serve?

Thanks!

Not sure how you can serve this the way its shown; seems like having every slice filled would make a huge mess out on the campsite. What I did to make this work was fill in every other slice; it made the loaf more a series tear-apart sandwiches. It took forever to heat up though, probably around 45 min if memory serves, but when it was done, it was all very well-contained and didn’t require utensils (of which there were a marked absence).

Made this at home in the oven. Terribly hard to eat even at home. I recommend either cutting straight down the middle like a traditional sandwich or doing what the other reviewer said and filling every other slice. Flavor was very good though!

Try slicing the bread between the filled areas. This creates individual sandwiches with a clean top & bottom to hold onto.

I was thinking the same thing, I would do every other slice so you can eat it like a sandwich when you pull it apart…

Fill every slice, but after it’s baked, slice it between the filled areas. This creates individual sandwiches with a clean top & bottom to hold onto.

You’re right, this is an impossible design to eat. The first time we tried it, it was a huge mess. The second time we filled every other slice and that worked out well, but as we were trying to stuff the slices we thought it would have been so much easier to just slice it lengthwise like a normal sandwich, put the filling in the middle and then slice portions after heating. You could slice in between the filled sections like some have suggested, but only if you left a large enough portion of bread between each filled slice. This tasted very good, but was a needlessly messy design.

That’s the first thing I thought when I saw the picture – how do you serve and eat this? Maybe it should have mentioned to slice through the bread between fillings. But that seems like it might take more skill with a knife than I possess. Where would you grip it to make the cuts? Wouldn’t it flatten out the bread as you cut it? What if you don’t cut it just right and the filling oozes through the thin spots? LOL! Hey, if it can go wrong it will with me! I agree that to fill it lengthwise would be easier and just as good. But it sure looks good for a pin the way it’s done here. It is a great idea and one I will try on our next camping trip.

I made individual ones with small rolls very tasty allergic to oyster sauce made with chilli mix

Is there a way I can make this at home in my oven? if so, what temp and how long should I cook it?

This was a fantastic camping meal that got rave reviews from our friends and family. I doubled and made two loaves and it fed 8 plus there was enough for our teenage boys to have seconds. No left overs! My family loved it so much I’m making it again tonight at home. People are not understanding the idea to cut between the filled slices. My tip: include a picture of that final step! :)

This was delicious! Ho I did it, though, was slice it lengthwise and buttered both sides. I layered the meats insides long it and then cut it into 8ths. Instead of a campfire, I wrapped it in foil and stuck it into the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Came out to be 382 calories a serving. Will definitely be making it again!