Savory French Dip Sliders That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious French Dip Sliders featuring tender roast beef, melty provolone, and pillowy sweet rolls for an irresistible appetizer.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 sliders

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sliders

3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use salted if unsalted is unavailable.
1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots.
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Use half if using dried thyme.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Can use regular salt in same quantity.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh ground black pepper recommended.
12 rolls Sweet Rolls Hawaiian rolls preferred.
10 slices Provolone Cheese Can use mozzarella or Swiss.
14 ounces Sliced Deli Roast Beef Leftover pot roast or brisket can substitute.

For the Butter Sauce

½ cup Melted Unsalted Butter Can replace with olive oil.
1½ tablespoons Dried Onion Soup Mix Can substitute with homemade seasoning or ranch dressing.

For the Au Jus

1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix Can substitute with homemade beef broth.
3 cups Water Stock or broth can enhance flavor.

Optional Garnish

Fresh Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

large skillet
Baking dish
Small bowl
saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sauté onions: Melt butter in a skillet, add onions, and sauté for 12-15 minutes until caramelized. Add thyme, salt, and pepper, then set aside.
Prepare rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice rolls in half horizontally, keep connected, and place in a baking dish.
Layer ingredients: Layer half of provolone on bottom rolls, add roast beef, sautéed onions, then top with remaining provolone.
Add butter sauce: Mix melted butter with onion soup mix and brush it over the assembled sliders.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden.
Prepare au jus: Follow package instructions for au jus using water in a saucepan, bringing to a simmer.
Serve: Cut sliders apart, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with au jus for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best flavor, use high-quality deli roast beef. Optionally toast the bottoms of the rolls for added texture.

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