Description
Mouthwatering French Dip Sliders featuring tender, thinly sliced roast beef, savory caramelized onions, and gooey melted provolone cheese on sweet rolls, served with a rich au jus for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 sweet rolls (King’s Hawaiian or similar)
- 10 slices provolone cheese
- 14 ounces sliced deli roast beef
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion soup mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 3 cups water
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Using a long, sharp serrated knife, slice the entire block of sweet rolls horizontally through the middle, keeping them connected. Gently lift off the top section and set it aside. Place the connected bottom halves of the rolls directly into your prepared baking dish.
- In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced medium onion, minced fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are very soft, deeply golden brown, and caramelized. Set aside.
- Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. This melted butter will be used to brush over the tops of the sliders for a golden crust.
- Arrange half of the provolone cheese slices directly over the bottom rolls in the baking dish, ensuring good coverage. Generously layer the 14 ounces of thinly sliced deli roast beef over the cheese. Evenly spread the prepared caramelized onions over the roast beef layer. Place the remaining provolone cheese slices over the caramelized onions. Carefully replace the reserved connected top halves of the sweet rolls back onto your stacked filling.
- Generously brush the tops of the rolls with the 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, carefully remove the foil. Continue to bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly. Remove the French Dip Sliders from the oven and let them rest in the baking dish for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set slightly.
- While the sliders are baking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 packet au jus gravy mix, 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion soup mix, and 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended and the liquid is slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep the au jus warm on very low heat until ready to serve.
- After the resting period, use your serrated knife to cut along the lines of the individual rolls, separating each slider for easy grabbing. Arrange the warm, gooey French Dip Sliders on a serving platter. Pour the hot, fragrant au jus into individual small bowls or one larger communal bowl for dipping. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy every savory, cheesy bite!
Notes
- Perfect for parties, game day, or a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg