Description
These Easy French Dip Sliders combine tender roast beef, melted provolone, and caramelized onions on soft sweet rolls, all baked to perfection and served with flavorful au jus for dipping. Perfect for parties or a cozy family meal, this recipe delivers savory comfort in slider form with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Savory Onion Mixture
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sliders
- 12 sweet rolls
- 10 slices provolone cheese
- 14 ounces sliced deli roast beef
Butter Onion Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion soup mix
Au Jus
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 3 cups water
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and stir to coat in the butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes until the onions are soft and browned but not burnt.
- Season Onions: Add minced thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper to the cooked onions. Stir well to combine, then remove the skillet from heat and set the onion mixture aside.
- Prepare Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take the 12 sweet rolls out of the package, keeping them intact. Using a large knife, slice the entire pack across to separate the tops and bottoms of the rolls. Place the bottom halves, cut sides up, into an 11×7-inch baking dish.
- Assemble Sliders: Layer half of the provolone cheese slices over the bottom rolls. Add the sliced roast beef evenly on top of the cheese, then spread the caramelized onion mixture over the beef. Add the remaining cheese slices on top, then place the tops of the rolls over everything to close the sliders.
- Add Butter Onion Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the dried onion soup mix. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Bake: Loosely cover the baking dish with foil, ensuring the foil does not touch the tops of the rolls. Bake for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops of the sliders nicely.
- Prepare Au Jus: While the sliders bake, prepare the au jus gravy according to the package instructions using 3 cups of water. Heat until warmed through and ready for dipping.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with the prepared au jus on the side for dipping each slider.
Notes
- Make sure not to burn the onions while caramelizing; medium heat and occasional stirring are key.
- Brushing the butter-onion soup mixture on top of the rolls helps create a flavorful, golden crust.
- You can prepare the au jus in advance and reheat if preferred.
- For a spicier twist, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be reheated covered in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
