cheesesteak

Also 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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Vinony's link graph records 618 inbound references to cheesesteak, and connects out to rib eye steak, pho and Chateaubriand steak.

It sits within the topics American beef dishes, American sandwiches and Beef sandwiches.

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Key facts

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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Commons category: Cheesesteak
native label: cheesesteak

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

History
Description
Meat
Bread
Cheese
Variations
See also
References
External links

== 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.

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