cheesesteak
Sign in to saveAlso known as Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, steak and cheese
A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak (often rib eye) and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll. A popular regional fast food, it has its roots in the American city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Food.name
- Cheesesteak
- Food.image
- PatsCheesesteak.jpg
- Food.image_size
- 280px
- Food.caption
- A cheesesteak sandwich with Cheez Whiz
- Food.alternate_name
- Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak
- Food.country
- United States
- Food.region
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Food.creator
- Pat and Harry Olivieri
- Food.course
- Main course
- Food.served
- Hot
- Food.main_ingredient
- Sliced steak, cheese, bread
- Food.variations
- Multiple
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A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak (often rib eye) and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll. A popular regional fast food, it has its roots in the American city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
== History == The cheesesteak was developed in the early 20th century "by combining frizzled beef, onions, and cheese in a small loaf of bread," according to a 1987 exhibition catalog published by the Library Company of Philadelphia and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.