

If you’re unfamiliar with the classic Philly Cheesesteak, let us introduce you! The legendary sandwich is traditionally composed of thinly sliced steak, melted cheese (there are famously two camps of Cheesesteak purists—those that prefer provolone, and those that prefer Cheez Whiz), and various griddled toppings like peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It’s all nestled into a long, soft roll. The bread is arguably the most important part of the sandwich, so we think plush, pillowy Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Biscuits are perfect for a starring role in this casserole. Call it homage to our ideal version of this regional favorite. You’ll be surprised at how much it tastes like the real deal—a decadent Philly Cheesesteak hiding in a casserole dish.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this mouth-watering biscuit bake.
Ground beef: Use beef on the leaner side (90% lean is perfect) to keep this cheesy casserole from feeling too heavy.
Milk: Milk is the base of the cheese sauce. Don’t use less than 2% to keep creaminess to the max!
Cheese: We used both types of cheese usually found in a Philly Cheesesteak. Kraft™ Velveeta™ stands in for Cheez Whiz, and provolone adds a ton of traditional flavor.
Peppers and Onions: To minimize prep time, we call for a frozen pepper and onion blend. Feel free to substitute with the same amount of sliced fresh peppers and onions.
Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits: Southern Homestyle Original work best for this recipe, but you can substitute any variety of Southern Homestyle or Flaky Layers biscuits if that’s what you have.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: salt, pepper, and green onions (optional).
Here’s a peek at how to make the best Philly Cheesesteak Biscuit Bake. Follow the recipe for more detail.
Season beef and cook until browned. You should only have a small amount of fat in the pan—don't drain it!
Add milk and Velveeta™ to the pan. Make sure the pan is over very low heat so the cheese doesn’t become grainy. Turn off the heat, and stir in provolone until it melts completely.
Stir in the veggies and biscuit pieces. Use a folding motion, gently lifting from the bottom and turning the mixture over on itself to avoid mashing or tearing the biscuit dough.
Pour the mixture into the dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle with remaining provolone cheese, and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers within 2 hours of serving.
Refrigerate any leftovers covered tightly in the baking pan, or place individual portions in an airtight, food-safe storage container for 3 to 4 days.
Slice the leftover baked casserole into portions, and place them individually in freezer-safe resealable bags or airtight, food-safe storage containers.

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

Separate biscuits and cut each one into 6 pieces for a total of 48 bite-sized pieces of biscuit dough.

Add beef to a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add salt and pepper; cook beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, for 8 to 10 minutes.

When beef is cooked through, reduce heat to low; add milk and Velveeta™ cheese. Stir and continue cooking until completely melted.

Turn off the stove and stir in half the provolone, about 1 cup. Continue stirring until all cheese has melted.

Add frozen peppers and onions and biscuit pieces to the beef mixture. Gently stir everything together.

Pour mixture into the baking dish; top with remaining half of shredded provolone.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until biscuits are deep golden brown and baked through (at least 165°F in the center). Serve garnished with green onions if desired.

Use shredded low-moisture mozzarella if you can’t find or don’t like provolone.


