Description
Hearty French Dip Sliders deliver a mouthwatering symphony of tender beef and melted cheese nestled between buttery rolls. Warm au jus creates the perfect dipping experience for sandwich enthusiasts craving a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to devour again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Bread:
- 12 slider rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully split slider rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer for each sandwich.
- Arrange bottom roll halves in the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base for the sliders.
- Layer thin slices of roast beef across each roll bottom, ensuring even coverage.
- Place provolone cheese slices directly on top of the roast beef, allowing them to slightly overlap.
- Gently position the top roll halves back onto the cheese layer, creating compact mini sandwiches.
- Combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and dried onion flakes in a small mixing bowl.
- Using a pastry brush, generously coat the slider tops with the prepared butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare au jus by combining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan.
- Simmer the au jus over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to develop and slightly reduce.
- Transfer hot sliders to a serving platter and accompany with warm au jus for dipping.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for added visual appeal and herbal aroma.
Notes
- Select soft, high-quality slider rolls for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Consider using low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels in the au jus.
- Swap roast beef with shredded chicken or plant-based protein for alternative diet options.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg