French Dip Sliders

Sliders arranged around a bowl of au jus on a wooden board, viewed from above.

These French Dip Sliders are loaded with tender roast beef, melty provolone, and grilled onions, all tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls. Brushed with a buttery onion topping and served with warm au jus for dipping, they’re perfect for parties, game day, or an easy family dinner.

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 255kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Ingredients

For the onions

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced

For the butter topping

4 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup parmesan cheese grated/shredded

For the sliders

12 Hawaiian Rolls
8-10 oz deli roast beef sliced thin
12 slices provolone cheese

For the au jus

1.5 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Get prepped: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice 12 Hawaiian Rollsin half horizontally without separating individual rolls.
Sauté onions: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large onion (sliced) and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes, add in the 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced, and cook another minute.
2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
Make butter topping: In a small bowl, mix melted 4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Assemble sliders: Brush the bottom of the baking dish with some of the butter topping. Place bottom halves of rolls in prepared dish. Layer with half the 12 slices provolone cheese, all the 8-10 oz deli roast beef, sautéed onions, and remaining 12 slices provolone cheese. Place top halves of rolls on. Brush the tops with butter mixture.
12 Hawaiian Rolls, 8-10 oz deli roast beef, 12 slices provolone cheese
Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are lightly golden.
Make au jus: In a small saucepan, whisk together the 1.5 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Heat until warm.
1.5 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
Serve: Cut sliders apart and serve warm with au jus for dipping. Sprinkle with extra fresh thyme.

Notes

Don’t skip caramelizing the onions - they add so much flavor.
Use a serrated knife or a pizza cutter to cut the baked sliders cleanly.
If baking from cold, add 5-7 minutes to baking time.
Avoid soaking sliders in au jus before serving - they’ll get soggy.
For crispier tops, broil for the last 1-2 minutes.

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