Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf with Homemade Cheese Whiz
My family comes over for dinner on Wednesday nights. I am always trying to fix different foods and this Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf With Homemade Cheese Whiz everyone always asks for seconds. I know after making this recipe from The Cooking Duo you will never look at meatloaf the same way again.
What happens when you combine two icons of comfort food—the classic Philly cheesesteak and all-American meatloaf—and crown it with creamy homemade Cheese Whiz?
This Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf is loaded with sautéed peppers and onions, layered with provolone, and finished with a silky cheese sauce that takes it over the top.
Why This Recipe Works
By turning those flavors into a meatloaf, you get all the juicy beef, melty cheese, and sautéed veggies in one easy, family-friendly dish.
Why Homemade Cheese Whiz?
Sure, you could grab a jar off the shelf. But it only takes 10 minutes to make your own, and the flavor is richer, creamier, and less processed. Plus, it reheats beautifully for drizzling over leftovers.
Ingredients You’ll Need…..
For the Meatloaf
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- mushrooms
- Garlic
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Provolone cheese
For the Homemade Cheese Whiz
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Whole milk
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- American cheese
- Salt
This Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf with homemade Cheese Whiz is rich, cheesy, and everything you love about a cheesesteak—just in sliceable, family-friendly form. One bite and you’ll see why this recipe is destined to become a comfort food classic.
Don’t hesitate to give this flavorful traditional dish a try—you won’t be disappointed!
Scroll down for the complete recipe and ENJOY!!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
- 1 large diced onion
- 1 diced green bell pepper
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese
For the Thick & Creamy Homemade Cheese Whiz
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup American cheese (white or yellow, chopped or torn slices)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté the onion, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic in a drizzle of oil until softened. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and half of the sautéed veggies. Mix gently until just combined.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape half of the beef mixture into a loaf base. Lay the provolone slices across the top, then cover with the remaining beef mixture. Seal the edges so the cheese stays inside.
- Bake at 375°F for 45–55 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.
Make the Cheese Whiz
- While the meatloaf bakes, make the sauce:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk, cooking until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar and American cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. When the sauce is ready it should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Slice the meatloaf, spoon the homemade Cheese Whiz generously over the top, and garnish with the reserved sautéed veggies if desired.