Description
Mouthwatering french dip sliders deliver classic sandwich flavors in miniature form. Savory beef and melted cheese nestled between tender rolls create an irresistible party appetizer you’ll devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls
- 1 pound (454 grams) deli roast beef (rare)
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Butter Topping Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Carefully slice the entire connected roll block horizontally, keeping the rolls intact and maintaining their structure.
- Arrange the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish, creating a stable base for layering.
- Create strategic layers by placing cheese slices, tender roast beef, crispy fried onions (if desired), and remaining cheese on the roll base.
- Gently position the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients, creating a complete slider assembly.
- Prepare the savory topping by melting butter and combining with au jus mix and complementary seasonings.
- Evenly distribute the butter mixture over the slider tops and sides, ensuring complete coverage for enhanced flavor.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts completely and roll tops transform into a golden, crispy texture.
- While sliders bake, prepare the au jus by heating the remaining mix with water, stirring until it reaches a slightly thickened consistency.
- Once baked, remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving with the accompanying warm au jus dipping sauce.
Notes
- Bread Selection Choose soft, slightly sturdy rolls like Hawaiian or slider buns that can absorb flavors without falling apart.
- Cheese Variation Swap provolone or Swiss for classic American cheese to add more depth and richness to the sliders.
- Make-Ahead Friendly Assemble sliders up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, covering tightly with foil before baking for convenient meal prep.
- Dietary Adaptations Use gluten-free rolls and verify au jus mix ingredients for gluten-sensitive guests, or substitute roast beef with pulled chicken for protein variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg