Description
Irresistible French Dip Sliders bring classic comfort to party tables with melted cheese and tender roast beef. Crispy rolls dipped in savory au jus promise a flavor explosion you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sliced deli roast beef
Cheese and Bread:
- 10 slices provolone cheese
- 12 sweet rolls
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion soup mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 3 cups water
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in a skillet over medium heat with butter. Allow 12-15 minutes of slow cooking, stirring periodically until they transform into soft, golden strands with deep, rich flavor.
- Season caramelized onions with thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice sweet rolls horizontally, creating distinct top and bottom layers. Position bottom layer in baking dish with cut side facing upward.
- Create slider layers by arranging first cheese slice, followed by generous roast beef portions. Distribute caramelized onions evenly across meat, then complete with remaining cheese slices. Crown with roll tops.
- Combine melted butter with dried onion soup mix. Generously brush or pour mixture over roll surfaces, ensuring complete coverage for a golden, flavorful crust.
- Cover baking dish with foil, then bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 5 additional minutes until rolls develop crisp, bronzed exterior.
- Simultaneously prepare au jus according to package instructions, creating a rich dipping sauce that elevates the entire slider experience.
Notes
- Slowly cook onions on medium-low heat to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning, which releases natural sugars and creates rich caramelization.
- Let roast beef reach room temperature before assembling sliders to ensure even heating and prevent cold centers.
- Layer cheese in the middle and top of sliders to create gooey, stringy texture that enhances overall taste and mouthfeel.
- Swap regular rolls for gluten-free versions and use dairy-free cheese to accommodate gluten and lactose sensitivities while maintaining original recipe’s deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg