The best possible version of French Dip sandwiches -- made into oven-baked sliders! These French Dip sliders take only TEN MINUTES PREP! via chelseasmessyapron.com

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 sandwiches fresh out of the oven with a spatula pulling one out.

French Dip Sliders Are…

  1. Versatile: Great for parties or gatherings where everyone can enjoy.
  2. Easy to Serve: The individual servings makes them hassle-free to dish out and eat.
  3. Simple: Straightforward and easy to make.
  4. Crowd pleasers: Guaranteed to be a hit wherever they’re served!
  5. Flavorful: Packed with delicious flavors and textures!

Provolone, roast beef, crispy onions, all being layered on rolls and topped with another layer of rolls and butter.

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.

French Dip sliders all in a pan fresh out of the oven.

How To Make French Dip Sliders

  1. Prep Oven: Preheat to 350°F and butter a 9×13 dish.
  2. Layer Rolls: Cut Hawaiian rolls in half, place bottoms in dish.
  3. Build Sliders: Add a layer of Provolone, roast beef, optional onions, more Provolone, and roll tops.
  4. Season: Melt butter, mix with seasoning, and spread on rolls.
  5. Bake: For 15-20 mins until golden.
  6. Make Au Jus: Simmer au jus seasoning with water.
  7. 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.

The sandwich on a plate.

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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.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders

Ingredients  

Butter

Instructions 

  • PREP: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). 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 ยพ). 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.

Video

Recipe Notes

Note 1:ย Keep the rolls intact and slice them in half horizontally.The rolls used in this recipe being cut in half.
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.

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  1. Amanda says:

    5 stars
    Making these tonight for dinner! Omitted the salt as Iโ€™m not a huge fan of salty stuff (wanted to try with smoked sea salt with truffle zest, but my husband didnโ€™t want to branch out on the first attempt haha). Super easy to put together in a hurry, and they smell amazing!

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yay! So happy to hear this! Thanks Amanda! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Rose k says:

    5 stars
    These are THE BEST!! My family loves them and I take to all the family gatherings- huge hit every time!

    1. Chelsea says:

      I am so happy to hear this! Thanks so much Rose! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Shea says:

    5 stars
    This was AMAZING! My finance has eaten this 3 times this week. I chose the buttered Hawaiian rolls which was less sweet and worked well. I also put my roast beef slices into my aju for 3 min on simmer then shook dry before putting on bread and into oven…game changer! Oh and I sprinkled some brown sugar into my onions when cooking

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yay! So thrilled to hear this! Thanks Shea! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Jolynn pelton says:

    What would another choice of cheese be with the sliders ?

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      You could try sharp cheddar or Swiss!

  5. Lindsay says:

    Can these be stored in the fridge? For how long? Looking for a new and different meal prep idea.

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      Unfortunately these aren’t great stored; they get pretty soggy! Best eaten fresh right out of the oven

  6. Bill Hobbs says:

    5 stars
    Made these for a football tailgate and they were gobbled up!!!

    1. Chelsea says:

      So thrilled to hear this! Thanks Bill! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Kat says:

    I really like the idea and flavor of these. I used some deli roast beef โ€œshaved.โ€ I cooked for the recommended time uncovered, then covered with foil and baked again. Mine really had a liquid in the bottom making the bread very soggy. Should I have used prepackaged meat? Instead of fresh sliced? Overall still would make again, just with hopefully less juice

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      So strange, I’m not sure why you had liquid pooling at the bottom. Did you change anything with the recipe? I get the roast beef from the deli too! Maybe try less butter next time (did you only use about 3/4ths the butter mixture or all of it?)

  8. Kate Cooper says:

    These were delicious! I used the Hawaiian slider rolls instead bc they were pre sliced and I knew my husband would laugh at the mini sized rolls (heโ€™s a large man!)
    Question- do you think these could be reheated?

    1. Chelsea says:

      Hahahaha I love that! I’m so glad you enjoyed! Yes we LOVE reheating these in the air fryer but you can also stick them back in the oven! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Judy says:

    Looks tasty, Iโ€™m definitely going to try this recipe. My questions: Are the sliders put back into the oven after step 8โ€ฆcould I flip steps 8 and 9? ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      No they are out of the oven at that point. Ideally the recipe is written so the sauce is being created while sliders are baking (so it doesn’t cool too much by the time sandwiches are ready), but you certainly can make it before baking if that is your preference.

  10. Judy says:

    Looks tasty, Iโ€™m definitely going to try this recipe, i cook for a chef and gives me his honest opinion about my cooking. We work best cooking separately. My questions: Are the sliders put back into the oven after step 8โ€ฆcould I flip steps 8 and 9? ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ