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Now, that it’s October, our back to school routine is in full swing. With my oldest going off to middle school this year, each of my boys are in different schools complete with different start and end times. Combine that with the fact my oldest has been training for his black belt test, lots of homework and my little man’s multiple soccer practices and games every week, it seems like we are literally always busy.
Since my husband, Chris, and I spend so much time focusing on the kids, it’s easy to forget to take time for each other. That’s why we try to have an at-home date night at least once a month, if not more often. When we do manage to carve out some time for a date night at home, we love to make a snack together, watch some movies and afterwards, ahem, head upstairs to the bedroom.
Inspired by our recent trip to Philadelphia, for our most recent date night at home Chris and I made some Philly Cheese Steak Loaded Nachos to munch on while we watched a couple of our favorite 80’s movies.
I love taking something in its traditional form and putting a different spin on it. These are definitely not your mama’s nachos. If you are bored with the same old nacho recipe, this recipe will spice things up for sure. While not the typical flavors associated with nachos, grilled steak, peppers, onions, and cheese sauce combine to make an amazing and fresh new topping with attitude for crunchy tortilla chips. They are the perfect snack to spice up your at-home date night.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz. pkg. pre cooked steak strips
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large green pepper
Cheese sauce:
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend
Directions:
1. Chop onions and green peppers.
2. Drizzle olive oil in pan over medium high heat.
3. When oil is hot add peppers and onions, saute until they begin to brown.
4. Stir in steak strips, Worcestershire, pepper, and garlic salt until heated through.
5. While steak, peppers, and onions are cooking prepare cheese sauce.
6. Place flour and butter in a large saucepan, heat over medium low heat, stirring frequently until it begins to lightly brown, stir in milk and cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Pile up a plate of chips.
8. Top with steak, onions, and peppers.
9. Drizzle cheese sauce to finish it off.
This recipe makes enough for 4 generous plates of nachos.
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What is your idea of a perfect date night at home?
I am literally drooling looking at those yummy nachos.. Phily steak is super famous here as well and always love to get extra cheese 😉
The dish looks very delicious. And, the idea of date every month is also mind blowing for keeping the spark alive,
I like date night at least once a month. I do one with my best friend and her husband, but my husband and I don’t actively plan one just for us. This needs to change, I think!
I am working on changing that very thing with my husband!
I need to take a few hours off here as well and have been non-stop now these past few weeks. My husband and I literally were just talking about this weekend and unplugging. So, going to try your recipe and your advice, too. Thanks 😉
Unplugging – sounds like the perfect plan. I haven’t done that in a very long time.
It’s much harder for me to unplug than my husband. Working on it!
We’ve tried that K-Y product – good stuff! 😉 That plate of nachos looks delicious! Those would not last long on a date night over here.
Those nachos look awesome! Glad you had a good night at home 🙂
Oh this all looks so tempting! Got me craving for nachos right now.
We have a local Mexican grocery store that has amazing white cheese that would be perfect for this. Need to pick some up for Friday’s game – Go Cubs!
That looks awesome!! Fridays is usually our “taco or nacho night”, I’ll have to make this up instead!! I’m sure my husband would prefer the philly meat anyway.
You know until this year I had never had a philly cheesesteak and now I order them any time I can. I love the idea of using them in nachos thanks. 🙂
I love those nachos. That would be a fun change of pace! They’re perfect for a date night.
These look so good! I love nachos with a little “heft” to them and steak does that!
Such a great idea for date night! Parents often forget couple time is important too
All the time! We are due for a couples night. Good thing my birthday is coming up! 😉
What a refreshing alternative to the regular salsa and cheese/chili nacho’s. With the Jays in the playoffs I’ll have to try this.
These nachos look so delicious. My husband loves Philly Cheesesteak so I know that he would have a ball munching on these.
Whoa those look delish. I’m going to have to try those.
My mouth watered when I saw the photos. I definitely have to try this.
Yum! You just gave me an idea on what to do with the left over steak from last night.
We love nachos too , I made my homemade nachos every ball game. We typically spend our date night at home watching movie with our jammies. 🙂
We’ve got a jammies day planned. Nachos would be the perfect addition. 🙂
Philly cheese steak nachos sound great. We did some with chicken the other night. I will have to try these.
Mmmm yummy! Looks like a filling meal by itself actually! ;p
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Yummy great idea for appetizers! I have had this in a sandwich but not for appetizers =)
I’m all for a great meal and some snuggle time during a movie too. That sounds like a perfect date night.
Wow what a fun and yummy idea for appetizers. Sounds like something my wife might enjoy making together.
I could eat a plate of those right now! It looks so good!
Are you supposed to share these because it’s date night? That probably won’t happen.
Sounds like a great date night! I am all over those nachos!
Nachos are my favorite! Sometimes I order them as my entire meal. Appetizers for dinner. I’d fear they would make me gassy if KY were going to be in the mix though. So…
Lee
Now this is what I’m talkin’ about! Philly Nachos and date night are a perfect pairing!
What a way to spend the night with your spouse. A date night doesn’t have to be expensive. Snuggling close with a bowl of this delicious nachos and a good movie sounds perfect.
Love this recipe! My hubby loves Philly Cheese steaks and having them over nachos would be a great idea. Perfect for game nights too.
Yum this looks delicious. It would make a perfect date night meal!! I love just hanging out at home and eating our dinner after the kiddos have gone to bed, and watching a movie in the quiet. Thats my fave date night!
Yummm!! this looks so delicious… And sounds like perfect date night!!
This looks like a great idea, and easy to make! Perfect for a date night at home.
Those are perfect for a date night in. My husband would be so happy!
OMG, this is the best nacho recipe ever! I can’t wait to try this. I’ve tried lots of different kinds of nachos, but never any like this.
I swore I commented on this last night. I apparently just looked at it in awe. My goodness it looks good. I could have a whole plate of them.
These are the only date nights we get anymore — no babysitting! Sounds heavenly. Although we tend to fall asleep on the couch too much.
I have to try these! My family loved nachos and loves cheesesteak! What a great combination!
My hubby and I struggle to find that alone time, too. I love the at-home date night idea and those nachos look AMAZEballs! I have never imagined philly steak nachos but I am in love! And a night of Goonies & Breakfast Club would definitely be snuggle worthy. The soundtracks alone would help the mood. Add the Yours & Mine and Bam!
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Traci
Oh wow what a delicious sounding dish – I could definitely imagine tucking into a dish with the other half. x
My husband would love these! He loves anything Philly cheesesteak themed.
I dont know which one my hubby would like better. The steak or the afterwards.
I’m single as hell but the nachos look delish for a date night with myself! Lol
Now that’t a great idea! Those chips looks SOO good and something different than regular nachos! We will be trying this next date night.
Oh heck yeah. My son would be all over the nachos. Look easy enough to make too.
Nice way to enjoy the taste of a philly cheese steak in a new way.
These look like some really delicious nachos! I would love to recreate them for me and my husband’s date nights!
Those nachos look so yummy! I’m like you, the perfect date night to me doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. I’m happy with some good food and a comedy movie while snuggled on the couch.
K-Y, the Goonies and Philly cheese steak recipe!! Best date night ever :)!! I never tried these nachos before, but I can’t wait too. I don’t know if you like chicken enchiladas, but my hubby and I make something just like this with chicken enchilada and Mexican cheese in place of the cheese steak it is pretty good.
Oooh la la! We need to have a date night at home, for sure. A nice dinner and some alone time is on my bday wishlist 😉
That looks so good for a date night snack idea.
Philly cheesesteak has always been one of my absolute favorite foods- I need to try these! I don’t even know if I can wait until the weekend, I want them NOW!
We love to make nachos for game day, so this is right up our alley. The flavors of philly cheese steaks are so yummy so I’m sure these nachos will be great too.
My hubby and I were really love nachos and cheese!! We used to eat nachos every midnight.
YUM! I have stumbled this for later use!!! However, may not want to share!
That look delicious! Its so hard to carve out time for each other
I never thought to make philly steak nachos before. This sounds like a delicious idea and I will have to try it . Thanks for sharing it.
Oh my word, this looks amazing! I think it’s safe to say I know what we’re having for dinner tonight…lol.
My husband and I never take time for a date night. Sad, right? We have a child with autism and getting a babysitter is tough.
Getting a date night is super important for your marriage. I need to do that more often!
That looks so delicious. Even with all the rich ingredients I’d still call this a good calorie value!
Oh man, my husband would LOVE these! Two of his favorite things combined!
DH and I don’t get a lot of alone time. Being married 10 years, we realized this is very important! To celebrate our 10th anni, we bought ourselves a hot tub so that we could have a little oasis to escape to when the kids go to bed
These look so great! I must make them asap! I love my alone time and it is even better with good food!
Philly Cheese steaks in this house are Pittsburgh Cheese Steaks . Looks good!
Those nachos look delish! I’ve never tried it will philly cheesesteak – can’t wait to try
I love anything philly cheesesteak. This is a must try recipe for me. And it would be a perfect snack for movie nite at home.
We often do date night at home! Seems like you had a perfect night 😉 Love this great recipe!
What a great way to enjoy Philly Cheese Steaks. The nachos sound awesome.
That sounds really good! Who doesn’t love nachos or a good Philly cheese steak. I bet they would be great together.
This looks so good. We love Philly cheesesteaks and nachos!
I’m stuck on those nachos. They look amazing. We love Philly cheese steaks and nachos. What a great combo.
What a great idea for a date night. The nachos look so delicious. I need to plan our next date night.
you know what i never tried philly cheese steak before. i have heard only good things about it but never tried it and this looks amazing. wow.
That seems like an easy enough recipe for me to do. Thanks for sharing!
I spy Breakfast Club – great date night flick! We love streaming and snacking for a date night in too – may have to try those nachos next time!
Yum! These Philly cheesesteak nachos sound delish. I def have to make them for the hubby and I.
These would be good for game day too.
I love just staying home with my husband and watching a movie!
Ooh la la! We love Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers so I bet these would be tasty. Most of our date nights are “at home” because we’re broke and we live in a state where we don’t know anyone, but this sounds like a fun night in! 😉
These nachos look super yum for date night or family movie night.
This look delicious and i think you had a fun night. I would try these thanks for sharing.
Yum!! Love cheese steak and nachos. Nice finger food for a cozy night in.
Ah yes, those nachos would add some happy to the house. They look and sound delicioousoooooooooo.
I am loving that Nacho recipe and love how you incorporated the Philly Cheese Steak concept. Looks delicious!
What an awesome snack for at home date night. Definitely makes it more spicy 🙂
I enjoy nachos, but I usually get them with ground beef. I can only imagine how much tastier they are with these toppings.
You never imagine you need to plan time with your spouse when you live together, right? We’ve missed movies in the theater and watched them downstairs while the kids play upstairs. Cheap date!
I have never tried Philly Cheese Steak nachos before. My kids are going to love them. I love how easy this recipe is to make.
Mmmmmm hubby would love if I made these! They look delish!
I love Philly Cheestake and that looks like a most yummy way to have it!
nachos are our favourite. We have them quite a bit actually. Never tried with Philli will give that a go next time. x
The nachos sound yummy. Sounds like the perfect date night .
I love making Nachos. I will have to try this recipe for our movie night tomorrow. I am sure they are going to be a popular dish.
Nachos are a great dish to make for date night. I have not tried Philly Cheese Steak nachos before. They look so delicious.
I never would have thought to make nachos that were Philly cheesesteak flavored! So yummy and fun!
I love Philly Cheese Steak sandwich! This recipe is very interesting, perfect for a simple date night or tailgating!
Great idea on the nachos – for a fun date night
I like your mapped out date night idea! Although for me, I think I would start with the KY and then maybe the nachos later;)
Those nachos look delicious! They would be perfect for a fun date night.
My fiance would really enjoy these. He loves eating his nachos loaded and I have never tried to make him any so thanks so much for your recipe!
Those nachos look totally delicious! I seriously never would have thought to make philly cheese steak nachos! And p.s we love that KY too 😉
Love the nachos! Sounds like you two had a nice evening together. 😉
Now that would be a hit at my home. That looks yummy!
those nachos look so good! I’d never have thought to make philly cheesesteak nachos. But yum!
What a delicious looking dish! We love nachos, but we haven’t tried it with steak. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
We are big on having date nights too. Sometimes you just have to plan things out! These nachos sound really good.
I used to love date nights, it was something fun to look forward to whenI was in a relationship. btw love that philly cheese steak loaded nachos.
I love date nights with my husband. We had a great movie night just last weekend. He would be all over these nachos!
This looks incredibly yummy! What a great idea for a date night!!
Philly cheesesteak is one of my husband’s fave sandwiches! How fun for an appetizer during football games!
Those nachos look delicious! Will have to add those to my recipe box.
These look fun to make at home. Pretty easy too.
Those nachos look delicious! Such a great snack idea for a date night in! I can’t wait to try them!
Sounds like a great date night with a happy ending! 😉 Those nachos look delicious!
This looks so good! i love amazing date nights! xoxo
These steak nachos look like a delicious way to spice up a date night at home – Yum! A few movies and cuddles on the couch sounds great to me! #client
Ugh, recipes are not safe around a pregnant woman. Now i’m craving both philly cheese steaks and philly cheese steak nachos!
OMG!!!! Those nachos look amazing!!!!! I so need to give those a try! Yummy!
For me the perfect at home date involves good food, good movies, good conversation and good wine! Your nachos look amazing!
Those look so good. I can’t wait to try this.
Sounds like a plan!! Too bad the hubby and I decided to go out for coffee instead..next weekend!!!