Philly Cheesesteak Panini Recipe with Garlic Aioli

This Philly cheesesteak panini is a delicious and simple sandwich recipe perfect for football game day.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: american cheese, cheese, cheesesteak, cheesesteak panini, dinner, lunch, panini, philly cheesesteak, philly cheesesteak panini

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 837kcal

Dice onion. Cook on medium heat in a small frying pan in olive oil until slightly caramelized.
On medium high heat in a large frying pan or large skillet, cook the steak. Chop the steak with a spatula as it cooks into small diced pieces. Add cheese and mix into steak until melted and creamy. Add in sauteed onions and mix into the cheese and steak mixture.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, fresh grated garlic and lemon juice. Spread on the inside of each slice of bread.
Heat up a griddle or frying pan to medium heat. Add a little olive oil. Place the bottom slice of bread in the olive oil. Spoon the cheesesteak mixture onto the bottom half of bread. Close the sandwich with the top slice of bread. Drizzle extra olive oil on the outside of bread on the top slice. Cook 3-4 minutes. Flip the panini. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve immediately or save for later.

save leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
reheat leftovers by pan frying on the stove or baking in the oven until cheese is melted and meat is heated through.
these ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.