French Dip Sliders
These golden French dip sliders stay crispy thanks to one five-minute trick: toasting the buns before layering. Made with Hawaiian rolls, roast beef, provolone, and a seasoned butter topping, they come together in 30 minutes. Perfect for game day, meal prep, or a quick dinner that kids and adults love.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Small saucepan
- Pastry brush
- Sharp serrated knife
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced roast beef
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
For the Au Jus
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the slab of Hawaiian rolls horizontally through the middle to create a top and bottom half.
- Place the bottom half in a 9x13 baking dish, cut side up. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until lightly golden and dry to the touch. This prevents sogginess.
- Remove from oven. Layer provolone slices evenly over the toasted bottom rolls.
- Drape roast beef slices evenly over the cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls on, cut side down.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and Creole seasoning. Brush generously over the top rolls, including edges.
- Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are deeply golden.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, soy sauce, and thyme. Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until reduced by about a quarter. Taste and adjust.
- Let sliders rest for 2–3 minutes, then cut into individual sliders with a sharp serrated knife. Serve with warm au jus for dipping.
Notes
Store baked sliders (without au jus) wrapped in foil in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven at 350°F for 5 minutes. Do not microwave. Au jus stores separately in a sealed jar. To freeze, assemble unbaked sliders (without butter brush), wrap well, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight, brush with butter, and bake as directed. For a dairy-free version, use vegan cheese and butter. For spicy, swap provolone for pepper jack and add pickled jalapeños. For kid-friendly, reduce Creole and Worcestershire.