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.
Video
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.
These were AMAZING! So very easy to make and so good. Thank you for this awesome, easy recipe that will be in full rotation now in our house! 🙂
So happy to hear that! Thanks Kelly 🙂
These were a huge hit for Christmas eve appetizers… I made an extra tray today that I won’t need( darn kids got invited to actually go to the football game!). Do you think I could freeze it? The sauce is already on the rolls:)
I’m so happy they were a hit! And I wish I knew for sure on the freezing, but I haven’t tried it myself. I believe another reader has with success though. Wish I could be of more help!
This dish was so easy and so good. My whole family gave it a 10 out of 10. I am going to make it for my works meeting too. Love it, and I’m not a lunch meat fan. Thank you!
This was a yummy dinner for my 20 yo son, husband, and me. We really enjoyed it! Thanks.
I’m so happy to hear that!! Thank you Llane!
OMG — amazing sliders! Made today to have something easy and this is definitely a keeper for easy and very tasty!
So happy you liked these! Thanks Sue 🙂
Instead of the dry as just mix could you use Johnnys liquid au jus? I could not find the dry?
These were beyond amazing! I did leave out the salt and the sesame seeds. I will definitely be cooking these again many times in the future.
So happy you liked them! Thank you Rebecca 🙂
I just made these for our annual neighborhood Holiday Party and they were a HUGE hit. The platter was literally empty within 10 minutes after putting it on the table.
But I did make a couple of minor tweaks: I only cooked them for 10 minutes (to keep the meat on the “pinker” side) and I cut each slider in half (more to go around).
Now, I am making them for my annual Holiday Potluck at work and I know they’ll get the same “lip smackin” reception.
Thank you so much for this delicious recipe…it’ll definitely be a go-to “quick and easy” weeknight dinner option or appetizer for ANY party.
I’m so happy these were such a big hit!! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Catherine 🙂 I appreciate it so much!
Your directions confuse me. When you make the juice for dipping you use the left over muxture plus cold water. You don’t use what’s left in the packet?
No the leftover packet mixture plus water ☺️
These were so easy and absolutely delicious! Couldnt find rare roast beef, so used medium and it didn’t overcook. I left out the sesame seeds and the added season salt, but did use the fried onions. So flavorful! Can’t wait to seeve these the next time we have guests!
So happy you enjoyed these Lindsey! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!