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 Sliders Are…
- Versatile: Great for parties or gatherings where everyone can enjoy.
- Easy to Serve: The individual servings makes them hassle-free to dish out and eat.
- Simple: Straightforward and easy to make.
- Crowd pleasers: Guaranteed to be a hit wherever they’re served!
- Flavorful: Packed with delicious flavors and textures!
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.
How To Make French Dip Sliders
- Prep Oven: Preheat to 350°F and butter a 9×13 dish.
- Layer Rolls: Cut Hawaiian rolls in half, place bottoms in dish.
- Build Sliders: Add a layer of Provolone, roast beef, optional onions, more Provolone, and roll tops.
- Season: Melt butter, mix with seasoning, and spread on rolls.
- Bake: For 15-20 mins until golden.
- Make Au Jus: Simmer au jus seasoning with water.
- 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.
What To Serve With French Dip Sliders:
- Salad: Garden salad with a simple Vinaigrette
- Roasted Veggies: Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Asparagus, or Roasted Broccoli
- Veggie Sticks: Carrots, Celery, and Bell peppers
- BBQ Sides: Coleslaw, Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad, or Potato Salad Recipe
- Pasta Salad: Orzo Pasta Salad or Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
More Slider Recipes:
- Italian Sliders
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Turkey Sliders
- Cheeseburger Sliders
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.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 12-count pkg. Hawaiian/soft rolls see note 1
- 1 pound deli roast beef see note 2
- 12 slices provolone cheese divided
- Optional: 1-½ cups French fried onions
Butter
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 packet au jus mix divided
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¾ teaspoon dried minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- PREP: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 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 ¾). 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.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: Keep the rolls intact and slice them in half horizontally.
Note 2: Beef: Choose the rarest deli roast beef to avoid overcooking in the oven. Simply ask the deli counter staff for assistance.
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.
This recipe is AWESOME. our friends served it at a superbowl party and i’ve been hooked ever since. It is delicious! I make one change, i cover it with foil to cook because our gas oven just runs super super hot and burns the tops which I hate. Overall this is a showstopper!
So, so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment 🙂
I have made these several times. I’m not a sweet bread person but Hawaiian Rolls made a dinner roll & I use those. Only change I made. These are quick, easy & very yummy. Thanks for the recipe!
Glad you’ve enjoyed! 🙂
So good!!! I added the remaining topping mix to the au jus
So happy you enjoyed! Thanks Robin 🙂
I made these for a work potluck and now they are requested every time. So delicious and so easy to make. Thanks you for sharing.
I’m so happy to hear this Mandy! Thank you so much for your comment! 🙂
I have made this twice. The first time was too salty for us but I did not use unsalted butter. This time I used unsalted butter and it was spot on. I love using the French’s fried onions, and I omitted the season salt. My family loves this so I will definitely be making it again. Thanks for the recipe!!
Thanks so much for the comment Chandra 🙂
I made these, and they are amazing!!! I put my own spin on them and added sliced onion, green pepper, and mushroons that I sauteed first. Big hit!!!
That sounds amazing! Thanks for the tip and for your comment! 🙂
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Thanks Carol!
These are great and go fast! I made 1 1/2 times the recipe on superbowl because we love food and are little piggies! I’m making them again tonight per request of my daughter. Thank you so much for the awesome recipe!!:)
You’re so welcome!! Thanks for the comment and review 🙂
These are mine and my husband’s FAVORITE! They are soooo good!
So happy to hear that!! Thanks Bree 🙂
i made these and they turned out amazing! they were a big hit at the party. i served them with horseradish on the side as a dipping sauce and that really added a lot. two questions: i couldn’t find the fried onions at the store. where are they normally located? also, could you do these on a cookie sheet instead of in a baking dish? i want to make them again for my next party, but i don’t have enough baking dishes, so i was thinking i could put the hawaiian rolls on baking sheet pans instead? let me know your thoughts. thanks so much!