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.
Hi! Silly question but where do you find the Ah Ju seasoning mix in your grocery store? (PS I have made a bunch of your recipes and they are amazing!!!!)
Hi Jennie! Not silly at all 🙂 I always find it by the pre-made seasoning packs like the taco seasoning, chili seasoning, meatloaf seasoning, etc. It’s a pretty large section of just pre-made seasoning packs. I hope that helps! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the recipes you’ve tried, thank you!
OhMahGosh!! These were super easy and sooo good. I used fresh minced garlic instead of dried and I omitted the sesame seeds and seasoning salt. My husband had six! Will definitely make again soon.
Wahoo!! So happy these were a hit! 🙂
Had a group over for super bowl and made these for the first time. Everyone loved it, they were gone in 5 minutes. Very easy to make too.
Big hit, thanks so much!
So happy these were a hit for the superbowl!! Thanks for the comment Caroline 🙂
I am wondering if you can assemble these sliders and then freeze them. Would love to have some go-to freezer meals that are a break from the usual!
Hmm. I don’t really think these would do great as a freezer meal unfortunately.
Hey, I just made these today for my little boy’s birthday party and they were a TREMENDOUS HIT! Everyone loved them! So much flavor and I loved how easy they were to make! Awesome post! 🙂
Hi Chelsea,
I can’t wait to make these for our Super Bowl party tomorrow, ( Go Patriots!)
Can you please tell me if my McCormick’s Au Jus Gravy Mix packet, is the same as the Au Jus seasoning mix in your recipe?
Thank you so much!
Pat
I hope you love these!! It’s a separate Au Jus Gravy Mix Packet 🙂 Enjoy!
HELP I CAN’T FIND THE AU JUS SEASONING MIX ONLY GRAVY
I love King’s Hawaiian rolls but they wouldn’t be my roll of choice if I made this recipe again. I didn’t care for the sweet taste they added here. The sweetness was a bit overpowering. I might make this recipe again but I would try a different roll – something non-sweet like a ciabatta or french roll. It was an easy meal and I thought the sauce was a great addition.
Thank you for your feedback! 🙂
These are amazing! We’ve made them twice now. Thank you for the recipe!
I love hearing that! Thanks so much for the comment Brooke 🙂
I found the slider recipe on Pinterest and am so happy I followed the link to your page and printed it! What a great, simple recipe, my husband loved it and took the leftovers to work. I am hoping to share a link on a new blog I am working on, I want everyone to know where to find them.
I’m so happy this recipe was a hit! 🙂 Thanks for the comment Twila!
Awesome easy recipe! The only thing I would recommend is breaking down the full stick of butter to a 1/2 stick!
Thanks, for the idea!
– Ryan
Thanks for the feedback Ryan!