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.
My sister just made these… so awesome! Check when baking half way through…
Thanks Andrea! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed!
I made 7 pans of these for a brunch the day after my sons wedding. They were such a huge hit. I prepared them without the sauce 3 days before. Tightly covered with Saran Wrap. I made the sauce for the tops and dipping all in advance. Heated everything that morning. So easy and impressive.
I am so happy to hear how much of a hit these were! Thanks so much for your comment Judy! 🙂
My boyfriend said these were the best sliders he’s ever had! I didn’t butter the pan in the beginning, and I mixed the bit of leftover butter mixture into the au jus before boiling. Thank you so much! 🙂
YAY! What a compliment! So glad they were enjoyed! 🙂
These are simple to make and amazing! I make them all the time and they are a family favorite! My family doesn’t like the sweet rolls so we use King’s Hawaiian savory butter instead. They make great leftovers as well and always get finished up the next day. Thank you for sharing!
I’m so happy you guys are enjoying these French Dip Sliders! Thanks for your comment! 🙂
Very yummy! I appreciate the suggestion to use rare roast beef. It stayed juicy & delicious! Next time I will probably leave out the seasoned salt tho. And definitely use unsalted butter. I like salt, but the Hawaiian rolls were no match for it!
So thrilled you loved these French Dip Sliders! Thanks Rosa! 🙂
These are very good!!! A few changes that I made:used much less butter, did not include the seasoning salt at all, and made a horseradish cream sauce to put on the side. They are quite rich and filling so this is a meal plus leftovers for my family of 3. Very good and will make again.
Delicious! So glad you guys enjoyed! 🙂
I made this for our NYE dinner. I needed something easy to make after the cheese fondue appetizer and before the chocolate fondue for dessert.
My family loved these sliders and it warmed up perfectly the next day.
I can’t wait to make them for my lunch at work since I have a microwave.
Thank you for sharing this amazing and easy recipe.
I am so happy to hear this! Thanks Susan! Happy New Year! 🙂
Which Au Jus packet are you using, I’ve seen several with vastly different sizes?
1 ounce
These were super quick and easy to make. Everyone enjoyed them. Will make again. Thank you for the recipe.
Thanks so much Barbara! So glad you guys enjoyed these French Dip Sliders!
I made these and the bottom was soggy ?
I must of did something wrong, any advice?
Did you make ahead of time or let sit for a bit?