The best possible version of French Dip sandwiches -- made into oven-baked sliders! These French Dip sliders take only TEN MINUTES PREP! via chelseasmessyapron.com

French Dip Sliders, famously viral for good reason, combine tender roast beef and melty Swiss cheese, all topped with the best buttery topping.

French Dip sandwiches fresh out of the oven with a spatula pulling one out.

French Dip Sliders Are…

  1. Versatile: Great for parties or gatherings where everyone can enjoy.
  2. Easy to Serve: The individual servings makes them hassle-free to dish out and eat.
  3. Simple: Straightforward and easy to make.
  4. Crowd pleasers: Guaranteed to be a hit wherever they’re served!
  5. Flavorful: Packed with delicious flavors and textures!

Provolone, roast beef, crispy onions, all being layered on rolls and topped with another layer of rolls and butter.

Ingredients In French Dip Sliders

  • Butter: Adds flavor and texture to sliders.
  • Hawaiian-Style Rolls: Sweet, soft base for sliders.
  • Deli Roast Beef: We like getting it rare from the deli, so it isn’t overcooked after baking.
  • Provolone Cheese: Adds great flavor and melts well.
  • French Fried Onions: Adds crunch and flavor.
  • Seasoning Mixture: Creates a delicious buttery topping.
  • Au Jus Seasoning Mix: Provides rich flavor for sliders PLUS a great dipping sauce.

French Dip sliders all in a pan fresh out of the oven.

How To Make French Dip Sliders

  1. Prep Oven: Preheat to 350°F and butter a 9×13 dish.
  2. Layer Rolls: Cut Hawaiian rolls in half, place bottoms in dish.
  3. Build Sliders: Add a layer of Provolone, roast beef, optional onions, more Provolone, and roll tops.
  4. Season: Melt butter, mix with seasoning, and spread on rolls.
  5. Bake: For 15-20 mins until golden.
  6. Make Au Jus: Simmer au jus seasoning with water.
  7. Serve: Slice sliders and enjoy with au jus.

Storage

Leftovers?

  • Store: Leftover French Dip Sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze: In a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
  • Reheat: In the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, covered with foil to avoid drying.

The sandwich on a plate.

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French Dip Sliders

French Dip Sliders, famously viral for good reason, combine tender roast beef and melty Swiss cheese, all topped with the best buttery topping.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders

Ingredients  

Butter

Instructions 

  • PREP: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Spread 2 tbsp butter all over 9x13-inch baking pan. Line pan with parchment paper.
  • ROLLS: Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the individual rolls attached (See Note 1). Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan.
  • ASSEMBLE: Layer with 6 slices of cheese, roast beef, optional french-fried onions, remaining 6 cheese slices and top slab of rolls.
  • BRUSH ON BUTTER: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add 1 tbsp of au jus mix plus remaining butter ingredients. Whisk until well combined. Spread mixture evenly over tops of rolls and sides (use about ยพ). Refrigerate any leftovers for later use on steak or bread.
  • BAKE: Bake the sliders uncovered until the cheese is gooey and tops of rolls are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • AU JUS: For au jus, heat remaining packet in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add cold water (whatever is indicated on package) and whisk. Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened.
  • SERVE: Remove and cut sliders into squares, along the roll divisions, with a very sharp knife. Serve au jus with the sliders.

Video

Recipe Notes

Note 1:ย Keep the rolls intact and slice them in half horizontally.The rolls used in this recipe being cut in half.
Note 2: Beef: Choose the rarest deli roast beef to avoid overcooking in the oven. Simply ask the deli counter staff for assistance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.6g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 74.5mg | Sodium: 371.8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4.7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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305 Comments

  1. Lena says:

    5 stars
    So easy and quick to make. They stayed soft and were a hit with the family. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yay! So thrilled to hear this! Thanks Lena!

  2. Lee Scoggins says:

    Tell me about freezing them.
    Cook first?
    Add butter mixture before freezing?
    (Iโ€™m looking to take to a bake sale)

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yes! Freeze them assembled without the crispy onions, then add the onions and butter mixture right before baking from frozen!

  3. Darcie says:

    Iโ€™m wondering if you have ever made these ahead of time and baked them before serving? Like 24 hours or so?

    1. Chelsea says:

      I’ve reheated these after they’ve already been cooked, even a couple of days later, and they’ve always been great. I love reheating them in the air fryer, but the oven works as well!

  4. Cal Abriola says:

    5 stars
    Great. First time I made as the recipe says. The second time I used caramelized onions. Both are really good

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yay! Delish! So thrilled these have been a hit!

    2. Jessica Lucas says:

      I’ve been following this recipe for years and I wish I would have wrote it down because not it’s changed. I do tweak it slightly but I ALWAYS pull up your recipe and now it’s different ๐Ÿ˜”

      1. Chelsea Lords says:

        It hasn’t changed!

  5. Susan says:

    Love this.

    1. Chelsea says:

      Thanks so much Susan! ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Sarah says:

    How many rolls is 1 serving? Iโ€™m really hoping its not just 1 for the #of calories ๐Ÿ˜ณ

    1. Chelsea says:

      It’s 296 calories per sandwich roll, hope this helps!

  7. Kristen says:

    5 stars
    These were so delicious! Easy weekend lunch meal our entire family loved. Can’t wait to make these for a football weekend soon!

    1. Chelsea says:

      I am so thrilled to hear these were a hit! Thanks so much Kristen! ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Kay says:

    5 stars
    Very tasty!
    For my personal taste, I would leave out the salt as it’s too much for my family. I might even leave the au jus mix out of the seasoned glaze. Overall a great dish.

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yay! So thrilled to hear this! You can definitely leave out the salt and au jus mix for personal preference! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Brooke says:

    5 stars
    These were great!! I put the leftover seasoning in with the AuJus & it was Fantastic! I did omit the season salt & they were Amaazing!!

    1. Chelsea says:

      Delish1 So happy you enjoyed! ๐Ÿ™‚