Description
Ready for your new favorite appetizer or party snack? These Mini Steak and Cheese Cups combine tender diced ribeye, caramelized onions, sweet peppers, and gooey cheese in golden puff pastry shells. They’re everything you love about a Philly cheesesteak—but bite-sized and beautifully baked. Whether you’re hosting game night or looking for crowd-pleasing food ideas, this easy recipe is a hit. Perfect for quick snacks, lunchbox additions, or even unique breakfast ideas with a savory twist.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 ribeye steak (about 8 oz), diced small
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a muffin tin.
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 circles. Press each into the muffin tin wells.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and sear until browned; remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened and slightly caramelized.
5. Return steak to the pan, season with black pepper, and mix well.
6. Spoon steak mixture evenly into each puff pastry cup.
7. Top each cup with shredded provolone cheese.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until pastry is golden and cheese is melted.
9. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use ribeye or any tender cut for best flavor and texture.
If making ahead, assemble the cups and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: steak appetizer, puff pastry cups, easy dinner, snack recipes