Growing up in West Philly in the 50's,
it was NEVER cheese of any sort.

Steak, fried with green peppers, onions on a hoagie roll....
A shot of catsup finished off this treat !
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<rj>
"Serene" > wrote in message
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> Growing up in Philly in the '70s, I never had Cheez Whiz on a cheesesteak. It
> was always American or Provolone. (My experience is not definitive. After all,
> I was seven when I left, but my mom remembers it the same way.)
>
> Serene