Craving the iconic taste of a Philadelphia cheesesteak but wary of the calorie and Weight Watchers point bomb it unleashes? Look no further than this delicious Philly Steak Bubble Up! Forget the bread, because this casserole takes the classic experience and transforms it into a dinner masterpiece, perfect for satisfying your cravings without derailing your health goals.
Pillowy biscuits, pre-baked to golden perfection, form the base of this culinary adventure. Tender, thinly sliced steak, seasoned to savory perfection, gets nestled amongst them, ready to tantalize your taste buds. But the magic doesn’t stop there. A creamy, garlicky sauce bathes the entire dish, weaving its way through every crevice and imbuing each bite with irresistible flavor. The aroma alone will transport you to the streets of Philly.
And the best part? This isn’t just a Weight Watchers dream come true (clocking in at significantly fewer points than a traditional cheesesteak), it’s a family-friendly feast guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters. Kids will adore the fluffy biscuit “breading,” adults will swoon over the juicy steak and decadent sauce, and everyone will be begging for seconds.
So ditch the greasy takeout menus and the guilt-ridden indulgence. This Philly Steak Bubble Up is your golden ticket to enjoying the iconic flavors you love, in a healthier, family-friendly, and oh-so-satisfying way.
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
Despite all the flavor, each serving is under 10 Weight Watchers points.
Packed with flavor, yet healthy – just how we like our Weight Watchers dinners! You won’t feel like you’re on a diet when you get to indulge in this dish.
It’s a great mix-up from the typical chicken dinner.
Chicken is often a go-to when on a diet because it’s high in protein and it’s cheap. But this dish is cost-effective, and features steak so you don’t have to have yet again, another chicken dinner.
Philly Steak Bubble Up is packed with protein.
One serving has 20 grams of protein – perfect for keeping you full and satisfied.
Ingredients you need to make Philly Steak Bubble Up:
- 1(7.5 oz) package Pillsbury or Great Value biscuits- comes in a 4 Value pack
- 10 oz cooked, shredded top sirloin steak
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- ½ tablespoon all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup low fat milk
- Dried oregano and parsley
- ⅔ cup light shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons light ranch dressing
How to make Philly Steak Bubble Up (step by step):
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut each of the 10 small biscuits into 6 pieces each and layer them on the bottom of the casserole dish. Pre-bake the biscuit dough for 20-25 minutes.
- In a large frying pan, cook the diced peppers and onion using a little cooking spray for 10 minutes.
- In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the diced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the flour and mix well. Let it cook for 2 minutes – you should smell the flour start to turn brown. Add the milk and seasonings and stir often until the sauce thickens – about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the veggies are sauteed, pour over top of the baked biscuit pieces. Then layer on the shredded steak.
- Drizzle the garlic cream sauce evenly over the biscuits and steak mixture. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, cover with foil, and bake in the oven for 5-20 minutes, checking all biscuits are cooked. The time difference will depend on your oven. Since the steak is cooked, you’re just ensuring the cheese is melted and the biscuits are fully cooked.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing. Cut into 6 equal servings. Enjoy!
Makes 6 servings. Nutrition info for 1 serving: Calories 329, Fat 18 g, Saturated fat 8.41 g, Carbs 21 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugars 4.5 g, Sodium 589.38 mg, Protein 20 g.
WW Points
- Pillsbury biscuits 18 points
- Cooked shredded top sirloin steak 11 points
- Diced onion 0 points
- Diced green bell pepper 0 points
- Butter 12 points
- Diced cloves garlic 0 points
- All purpose flour 0 points
- Low fat milk 2 points
- Dried oregano and parsley 0 points
- Light shredded mozzarella 9 points
- Light ranch dressing 2 points
9 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Green Smart Points- 8 using SP calculator
Blue Smart Points- 8 using SP calculator
Purple Smart Points- 8 using SP calculator
Points Plus- 7 using a PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- Add in some mushrooms if you like them! It adds great texture and bulks it up some.
Tips and Tricks for Making Philly Steak Bubble Up:
- You can cook the steak as you choose. I cooked mine in the crock pot on low in a little broth for 3-4 hours. You should be able to shred it nicely. However, if you want to save time you can grill the steak and cut it into small pieces.
- Philly Steak Bubble Up keeps well in the fridge for up to seven days. It will also freeze well for up to three months.
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Ingredients
- 1- 7.5 oz package pillsbury biscuits, one of the 4 value pack (if you can't find those buy the bigger packs and weigh out 7.5oz)
- 10 oz cooked shredded steak, I used top sirloin
- 1 onion, diced (I used red onion)
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/2 Tbsp flour
- 2/3 cup milk, I used 1%
- Dried oregano & parsley
- 2/3 cup light shredded mozzarella
- 2 Tbsp light ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut each of the 10 small biscuits into 6 pieces each and layer them on the bottom of the casserole dish. Pre-bake the biscuit dough for 20-25 minutes.
- In a large frying pan, cook the diced peppers and onion using a little cooking spray for 10 minutes.
- In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the diced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the flour and mix well. Let it cook for 2 minutes - you should smell the flour start to turn brown. Add the milk and seasonings and stir often until the sauce thickens - about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the veggies are sauteed, pour over top of the baked biscuit pieces. Then layer on the shredded steak.
- Drizzle the garlic cream sauce evenly over the biscuits and steak mixture. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, cover with foil, and bake in the oven for 5-20 minutes, checking all biscuits are cooked. The time difference will depend on your oven. Since the steak is cooked, you’re just ensuring the cheese is melted and the biscuits are fully cooked.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing. Cut into 6 equal servings. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What is the best way you recommend to cook the steak?!
I like using the BBQ 🙂
We have tried many of these Bubble Ups. I made this tonight. Before I even ate it my mind was churning how to make a Ruben version, how to make a Cuban version… I’m in trouble over here.
Haha love it 🙂 so many endless possibilities.. Hope you enjoyed it
Hi Kate, Made this the other night and loved it!! So did my husband. All of your recipes are amazing! Especially the bubble ups! 🙂
Hi Carolyn, so glad you both enjoyed it 🙂
Hi I’m not a fan of ranch dressing Do you suggest anything else?
Hi you could play around with it a bit and use a different dressing, caesar maybe, or a garlic aioli type of sauce would be delicious!
How would you cook this delicious “Bubble Up” in the Instant Pot. I made it in the oven and it was great!!
Hi CeeCee, sorry I don’t have an IP so I’m not too sure to be honest .. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
What is the point breakdown for each plan?
Hi Karly, this recipe would stay the same as it was for the old SP, 8SP per serving on all 3 MyWW programs