These French Dip Sliders take tender, roast beef and melted provolone cheese and pile it all onto toasted Hawaiian rolls. The perfect party appetizer or game day snack!
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Pin RecipeFrench dip sandwiches are a classic sandwich made with leftover roast beef that’s served on crusty bread and dipped into a savory gravy made from the meat’s pan drippings. My take on French dip turns that concept into sliders using deli roast beef and a quick homemade sauce. They’re served on Hawaiian rolls with a simple beef broth-based sauce served alongside.
(Love sliders? I do too! See my Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Pizza Sliders, Ham and Swiss Cheese Sliders, Cheeseburger Sliders, and BBQ Meatball Sliders for more.)
Savory French Dip Sliders
French dip sliders are so easy to make because you use purchased deli meat to make them—you don’t have to worry about making an entire roast beef just to assemble these sandwiches! (Of course, if you do make roast beef I highly encourage you to save the leftovers to turn into French dip sliders).
These are little meaty bites of perfection, made even better by the melted provolone cheese and the sweet and toasty Hawaiian rolls. One bite will give you so many layers of flavor: the sweet bread, tender meat, a pile of sautéed onions, and creamy cheese.
You’ll also make a simple homemade sauce—called “jus” (or juice)—that you can drizzle on top or dip the sliders into for extra flavor. Serve a plate of these totally snackable roast beef sandwiches at parties or see my suggestions below for how to make them into more of a meal.
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Ingredients for French Dip Sliders
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Butter – I use unsalted butter but you can use salted if you prefer.
- Yellow onion – You can substitute a red or white onion.
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Mustard – Dijon mustard is a must in these sliders!
- Hawaiian sweet rolls – Or you can use another roll of your choice.
- Roast beef – I buy deli roast beef or you can use leftover homemade roast beef.
- Provolone cheese
Jus
- Beef stock – Beef stock forms the base of the sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce – For a nice tangy bite.
- Dried spices – Onion and garlic powder.
- Fresh thyme
Variations
If you want to try another cheese in this recipe, go right ahead! You just want to use a nice melty cheese, similar to provolone; try mozzarella or pepper Jack. You can also use a different kind of roll—I love sweet rolls but sourdough or french rolls would also be delicious.
How to Make French Dip Sliders
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Cook the onions: Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it has melted completely, add the sliced onions, salt and pepper. Sauté for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are softened and have turned a golden brown, caramelized color. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Prep the rolls: Leaving the rolls connected, use a serrated knife to slice them in half, creating a large top and bottom piece.
- Make the sliders: Melt the remaining butter and mix in the Dijon mustard. Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish with half of the butter mixture. Place the bottom piece of the rolls into the baking pan. Layer evenly with the roast beef, then the onions, followed by the provolone cheese. Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese, then brush with the remaining melted butter mixture.
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil, then bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops of the rolls are lightly toasted.
- Make the jus: While the rolls bake, add the ingredients for the jus to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until it has reduced slightly. Adjust seasonings by adding more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve alongside the rolls while still warm.
Quick Tip
You can adjust the amount of Worcestershire sauce called for in this recipe—it has a savory bite that may be overpowering to some (like kids!). You can lower the amount of sauce you use or leave it out altogether—the jus will still be flavorful.
How to Store French Dip Sliders
Wrap cooled French dip sliders tightly in foil and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Rewarm them in the oven so that the bread crisps up. Store any leftover jus in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat the jus in a pot on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave until hot.
Serving Suggestions For French Dip Sliders
French dip sliders are wonderful as appetizers or you can serve them as a main meal option. I like to add some sides if I do this, including:
- Salad. With a heavier main, you definitely need to add a salad! My Summer Salad, Cucumber and Tomato Salad, or Broccoli Salad recipes will add crunch and freshness to your meal.
- Fries. Sliders need fries, full stop. I have so many options to choose from, including Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Parmesan Fries, and Easy Air Fryer French Fries.
- Mashed potatoes. Let’s go all-in on comfort food and add mashed potatoes to these sliders! I’ve got you covered with Classic Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, and Loaded Mashed Potatoes.
- Vegetables. Try Roasted Asparagus or Roasted Broccoli for super simple, healthy sides to go with French dip sliders.
FAQs
See my list above for suggestions for what to serve with French dip sliders! I particularly like the salad or vegetable options to add a healthy side, although I’ll admit that you can never go wrong with fries!
A French dip sandwich traditionally consists of sliced roast beef served on French bread, and eaten au jus (“with juice,” meaning the drippings of the meat left over from roasting). Because I use deli roast beef I include a recipe for making the jus yourself. And, I add cheese.
French dip sandwiches are dipped in a homemade flavorful sauce that uses the roast beef drippings as its base.
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French Dip Sliders
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¾-1 pound deli roast beef, sliced
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Jus
- 1 ½ cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350℉.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a skillet over medium high heat. Once it has melted completely, add the sliced onions, salt and pepper. Sauté for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are softened and have turned a golden brown, caramelized color. Remove from the heat and set aside.6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Leaving the rolls connected, use a serrated knife to slice them in half, leaving a large top and bottom piece.1 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Melt the remaining butter and mix in the Dijon mustard. Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish with half of the butter mixture. Place the bottom piece of the rolls into the baking pan. Layer evenly with the roast beef, then the onions, followed by the provolone cheese. Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese, then brush with the remaining melted butter mixture.2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, ¾-1 pound deli roast beef, sliced, 6 slices provolone cheese
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil, then bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes until the tops of the rolls are lightly toasted.
- While the rolls bake, add the ingredients for the jus to a saucepan over medium high heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until it has reduced slightly. Adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve alongside the rolls while still warm.1 ½ cups beef stock, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
