Easy French Dip Sliders Recipe

Flavorful and fun these French Dip Sliders are an easy appetizer, lunch or dinner time meal that the whole family will enjoy. Easy ingredients help this come together and make them irresistible.

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If you are a fan of regular French Dip Sandwiches you are going to go head over heels over these French Dip Sliders. Your favorite sandwich but in mini hand-held form.

I absolutely love sliders! They have been one of my favorite treats for a long while and we love making so many various kinds, but this French Dip Sliders recipe have to be my favorite.

With roast beef, slider buns, caramelized onions and more – theses sliders are literally over the top with flavor. Then dip them in some au jus and you just cannot get any better.

Seriously! That flavor is so hard to beat. So juicy and delicious you’ll be humming your way through the meal.

We love serving these for game day. Sliders are one of those foods that always goes over well with people when you have smaller gatherings like that, or if it’s just you and your family.

Then again, you can always double the recipe and serve a larger crowd!

Let’s just say that I pretty much deem these French Dip Sliders my go-to party food recipe! Everyone loves them, they don’t take much effort and you don’t have to commit to a larger sandwich!

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1. Easy-to-find ingredients helps slider recipes come together quickly
2. You can double this to serve more people.
3. Serving with an au jus gives these sliders another great flavor option.

• Unsalted butter
• Onion
• Thyme
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sweet rolls
• Provolone cheese
• Roast beef
• Dried onion soup mix
• Au jus gravy mix
• Water
• Parsley for garnish, optional

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1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and coat in the butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes until the onions are soft and browned but not burnt. 
2. Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, stir to combine, take off the heat, and set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Take the rolls out of the package, leaving the rolls intact. Take a large knife and slice the rolls across so you have the tops and bottom separated. Place the bottom, cut side up into an 11×7 baking dish. 
4. Top with half of the cheese. Add the roast beef. Top with the onions, spreading them out. Add the remaining cheese, then add the tops of the rolls on top.
5. In a small bowl stir together the melted butter and onion soup mix. I like to brush this mixture on top of the rolls to make sure it’s evenly distributed but you can just pour the butter sauce on top. 
6. Cover loosely with foil, you want to make sure the foil is not touching the tops of the rolls and bake for 25 minutes. Take the foil off and bake an additional 5 minutes to brown the rolls. 
7. While the rolls are baking, prepare the au jus per the package directions with the water. Serve the rolls with an optional garnish of parsley and au jus on the side for dipping.

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WHAT KIND OF MEAT IS BEST?

For these sliders you really can’t go wrong.

We use sliced deli roast beef for this recipe, but you can also use Mississippi pot roast, regular roast, or any leftover beef you have on hand.

WHAT CHEESE IS BEST?

I like to stick with a neutral white cheese with these, provolone is our cheese of choice.

Otherwise you can use mozzarella, both work great on these. 

You will want to use the slides and not shredded for this recipe as well.

It just works better and makes these less messy than they already are.

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WHAT KIND OF SWEET ROLLS DO YOU USE?

We like to use King’s Hawaiian for this recipe as they are super convenient, but you can use any off brand or other brand of sweet rolls that you can find.

Sweet rolls are not necessary either, we just like the contrast in flavor, so you could also use any slider buns that are your favorite.

ANY ADDITIONS?

I’ve got you covered. Check it out!

• Sprinkle sesame seeds on the tops of the buns for extra crunch.
• Layer on some melty swiss cheese along with the provolone if you like extra cheesy sliders.
• Spread a little cream cheese on the bottom half of the rolls to add a tangy twist.
• Top your sliders with french-fried onions for a fun crunch and a nod to classic french onion soup flavors.
• Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over the roast beef slices before adding the cheese for even more savory goodness.
• Stir in a spoonful of horseradish sauce to the au jus sauce if you like a spicy kick.
• Add a layer of sautéed peppers or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
• Swap part of the provolone cheese for pepper jack if you’re in the mood for a little heat.
• Serve with a side of french fries for a full meal that’s easier than a big roast dinner.
• Use leftover pot roast instead of deli roast beef for a heartier filling, this makes a delicious slider out of leftovers.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

Yes indeed! You know I’ve always got options for you.

• Hawaiian sweet rolls for standard sweet rolls if you can’t find your favorite brand (they’re also the perfect size).
• Leftover pot roast instead of store-bought roast beef—just shred or slice it thinly first.
• Melty provolone can be swapped for mozzarella if that’s what you have on hand (still super gooey).
• Olive oil in place of butter for brushing on top of the sliders, if you prefer a lighter option.
• Beef broth mixed with au jus seasoning mix in a small saucepan instead of water for a richer dipping sauce.
• French onion soup packet instead of the dried onion soup mix if that’s in your pantry—gives a slightly sweeter onion flavor.

If you happen to have leftovers, these can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will last for up to 3 days.

These can also be frozen, let cool completely and then place in a freezer container where they will keep for up to 3 months. 

Let defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven while tenting them in a pan until they are heated through.

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Looking for that perfect game day appetizer or just a fun sandwich that everyone will love?

Then you need to make these French Dip Sliders!

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Easy French Dip Sliders Recipe

Author Dana DeVolk

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 45 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr

Flavorful and fun these French Dip Sliders are an easy appetizer, lunch or dinner time meal that the whole family will enjoy. Easy ingredients help this come together and make them irresistible.

Servings 12 servings

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 1 medium onion thinly sliced
• ▢ 2 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 12 sweet rolls
• ▢ 10 slices provolone cheese
• ▢ 14 ounces sliced deli roast beef
• ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoons dried onion soup mix
• ▢ 1 packet au jus gravy mix
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and coat in the butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes until the onions are soft and browned but not burnt.
  3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion
• Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, stir to combine, take off the heat, and set aside.
  2 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Take the rolls out of the package, leaving the rolls intact. Take a large knife and slice the rolls across so you have the tops and bottom separated. Place the bottom, cut side up into an 11×7 baking dish.
  12 sweet rolls
• Top with half of the cheese. Add the roast beef. Top with the onions, spreading them out. Add the remaining cheese, then add the tops of the rolls on top.
  10 slices provolone cheese, 14 ounces sliced deli roast beef
• In a small bowl stir together the melted butter and onion soup mix. I like to brush this mixture on top of the rolls to make sure it’s evenly distributed but you can just pour the butter sauce on top.
  ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 ½ tablespoons dried onion soup mix
• Cover loosely with foil, you want to make sure the foil is not touching the tops of the rolls and bake for 25 minutes. Take the foil off and bake an additional 5 minutes to brown the rolls.
• While the rolls are baking, prepare the au jus per the package directions with the water. Serve the rolls with an optional garnish of parsley and au jus on the side for dipping.
  1 packet au jus gravy mix, 3 cups water, fresh chopped parsley for garnish

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Notes

1. Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh, just cut the amount in half.
2. You can use any slider buns you’d like but sweet rolls are our favorite.
3. Provolone and mozzarella are our cheeses of choice for this recipe.
4. The au jus is optional, but just ads that much more flavor when consuming.
5. These can be frozen, see my tips above.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1mg

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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Sandwich

Cuisine American

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