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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Easy French Dip Sliders

    Modified: May 12, 2025 · Published: Jan 29, 2020 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy French Dip Sliders

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    Easy French dip sliders, made with roast beef, Hawaiian Rolls and au jus for dipping. A delicious appetizer, lunch or easy dinner.

    French Dip Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
    French Dip Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
    Easy French Dip Sliders
    French Dip Sliders on tray
    French Dip Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
    French Dip Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
    Easy French Dip Sliders
    French Dip Sliders on tray

    Serve the French dip sliders along with my other popular appetizers: Hot Maryland Crab Dip, 7-Layer Greek Hummus Dip and Chickpea Edamame Salad and Dip.

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    • ★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★
    • ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
    • ★ How to Make this Recipe ★
    • ★ FAQs & Tips ★
    • ★ More Beef Recipes ★
    • Easy French Dip Sliders

    ★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★

    French dip sliders made with roast beef, cheese, Hawaiian rolls and au jus for dipping are a great way to feed a hungry family.

    An Easy Go-to Appetizer.

    These mini sandwiches are so tasty and make a great dinner, game day snack, or can be served for a brunch or birthday party.

    Easy French Dip Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

    They're perfect for when you're short on time but want something delicious and filling that's enjoyed by even the pickiest eaters.

    A Crowd-Pleaser

    Toasted Hawaiian rolls, roast beef, melty cheese and beefy dip...

    You really can't go wrong here! These sliders are super easy to assemble and the juice for dipping is not only fun but of course delicious too.

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    You don't need a lengthy list of ingredients to make this easy recipe!

    Here's everything you need to make these yummy French Dip sliders:

    French Dip Sliders with au jus - Ingredients
    • Savory Hawaiian rolls. I prefer these to the sweet Hawaiian rolls. They're moist and buttery. You can use either one though, up to you.
    • Provolone cheese. This mildly flavored cheese melts perfectly and taste great with beef.
    • Deli roast beef. I always go with a top quality deli roast beef. You typically get more "meaty" flavor and not just salt.
    • The glaze for the rolls is made with: butter, onion powder, sesame seeds, and black pepper.
    • Beef consommé. Sounds fancy but you can find this in the canned soup aisle. It's perfect to serve these sliders "au jus" (with juice).
    • Sesame seeds. These add nutty flavor and extra texture to the buns.
    • Onion powder, salt and pepper season the beef.
    • Butter. Salted butter is melted and brushed onto the roll to lock in moisture and add a crispy outer later.

    ★ How to Make this Recipe ★

    These sliders and super simple to prepare. Just layer, bake and serve with warmed au jus!

    Here's a look at the steps:

    How to Make French Dip Sliders
    1. Slice the entire block of rolls in half.
    2. Layer on provolone cheese.
    3. Add a layer of roast beef.
    4. Add tops of rolls.
    5. Brush with seasoned butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake.
    6. Serve with warmed beef consommé for dipping.

    Super simple little appetizer that's a crowd favorite.

    ★ FAQs & Tips ★

    Which Hawaiian rolls are best?

    I prefer the Savory Butter Hawaiian Rolls.
    Your choice here but I am not a fan of the sweet rolls with this particular recipe. The sweet rolls are awesome with things like pulled pork but for these more salty than sweet roast beef French dip sliders, I feel the savory rolls are a better compliment.

    Can I add vegetables to French dip sliders?

    If you want to adds some flavor and veggies to these little sliders, you can try adding sauteed bell peppers, onions, and/or mushrooms. The flavor you end up with is a little more like a Philly cheesesteak and there's nothing wrong with that!
    You can also try sprinkling on some onion powder and/or garlic powder directly onto the roast beef.

    What type of cups can I use for French dip?

    You can serve the juice for dipping in a sharable bowl or ideally everyone could get their own little cup of beef au jus sauce or beef consommé for dipping. Browse a variety of au jus cups on Amazon.

    How can I keep Hawaiian Rolls from getting soggy?

    I recommend laying the cheese down on the rolls before the roast beef (especially if you're using the roast beef that comes with juices) to prevent the roast beef juices from soaking into the rolls while the outside bakes to a crisp.
    If you want to be extra safe, you can also spread a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on the insides of the buns. This will help seal juices out and add a little richness too. Again, up to you and if you can spare the extra calories.

    What type of roast beef is best for French dip sandwiches?

    You can use deli sliced roast beef, leftover beef, or frozen cooked roast beef in juice.
    If you opt for frozen roast beef in juice, then you'll just need to thaw it, strain the roast beef and set aside the juice for dipping later.

    ★ More Beef Recipes ★

    • Roast Beef Mushroom Melt
      Roast Beef Mushroom Melt
    • Creamed Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding
      Creamed Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding
    • 6-Ingredient Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
      Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (5 Ingredients)
    • Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
      Beef and Broccoli

    Love sliders?

    Check out another slider recipe of mine, these super popular Ham and Havarti Cheese Hawaiian Sliders!

    Want more appetizer ideas?

    Browse all my easy appetizer recipes and be sure to Pin your favorites!

    This recipe for easy French Dip Sliders was featured on South Your Mouth and Meal Plan Monday!

    French Dip Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

    Easy French Dip Sliders

    Author: Angela G.
    Easy French dip sliders, made with roast beef, Hawaiian Rolls and au jus for dipping. A delicious appetizer, lunch or easy dinner.
    5 from 7 reviews
    Reviews
    Course: Appetizers, Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Yield: 12 sliders

    Ingredients 

    • 12 ct Savory Butter Hawaiian Rolls
    • ½ lb sliced roast beef
    • 10.5 oz beef consommé
    • 6 slices Provolone or Havarti cheese
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or use poppy seeds
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Without separating the rolls, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a 9x12 baking pan.
    • Layer cheese slices on the bottom half of the rolls. Then layer on the roast beef.
    • In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, poppy seeds, onion powder and black pepper.
    • Place the remaining rolls on top of the roast beef and then brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.
    • Loosely cover pan with foil and bake at 350˚ for about 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove foil the last 2-3 minutes of baking to slightly brown and crisp the tops of the rolls.
    • Pour beef consommé into a microwaveable bowl and heat for 1-2 minutes or until very warm. Serve as a dip along with these sliders!

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    Notes

    If you prefer, the beef consommé can be heats on the stove top. Just bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover until you're ready to serve.
    If the sesame seeds slide off, try sprinkling them on after you brush the roll with butter to help them stick.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Pat says

      November 30, 2023 at 3:58 pm

      Do you dip the roast beef in the au jus before placing the beef on the roll?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        December 01, 2023 at 9:18 am

        Hi Pat, no need to dip the roast beef before you place them on the roll. The extra liquid can cause the roll to become soggy. Just warm it and save it as a dip for the sliders after they are baked. Thanks for asking!

        Reply
    2. Julie says

      August 10, 2023 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely love these. Making them for the second time in 10 days!! ❤️

      Reply
    3. Jennifer R Love says

      August 09, 2023 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      Easy, peasy! The deep taste of beef makes you feel like you’ve had a big, satisfying fancy meal!

      Reply
    4. Erin S says

      October 25, 2022 at 11:58 am

      Can a 11×9 pan be used instead? Can't find a 9×12...

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        October 25, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Hi Erin, yes that size will work. If the sliders are a bit pressed together, that's OK. They'll still cook just fine. Thanks for checking! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sonia says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      These were good, no complaints from the family. Thanks

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        August 25, 2022 at 9:41 am

        Hi Sonia, So glad you all enjoyed them!

        Reply
    6. Shan says

      February 02, 2022 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and super delicious! Big hit in this house!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        February 02, 2022 at 9:41 am

        Hi Shan, so glad you enjoyed these sliders! Thanks for review!

        Reply
    7. Molly says

      December 15, 2020 at 1:42 am

      Hi there! Would it be possible to “make-ahead” and prepare the entire dish and refrigerate for a few hours prior to baking?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        December 15, 2020 at 2:07 am

        Hi Molly! Yes, you absolutely can prep this ahead of time, refrigerate, and then bake when you’re ready. A few hours or even the night before is fine.

        Reply
    8. Janet says

      August 04, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Great recipe. Thanks. Wonderful. Only change I used sourdough soft rolls (homemade). Pinterest
      And leftover b-b-quad beef.

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        August 04, 2020 at 1:05 pm

        Hi Janet, thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Homemade sourdough rolls sounds like they would be great with this dish!

        Reply
    9. Kristy says

      April 16, 2020 at 10:35 pm

      I have a friend that’s having surgery if I make these for a drop off food can they be reheated or what’s the best way? Thinking they would get to soggy if I don’t bake them and then take?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        April 16, 2020 at 11:28 pm

        Hi Kristy, that's really sweet of you to bring these to your friend! If you want to make these and not bake them right away, I would skip the step of dipping the roast beef in the beef consommé before layering it onto the sliders, just to be safe. You can still give a container of beef consommé to your friend along with the sliders that can be heated up and used as a dip. Go ahead and put the buttery topping on the rolls, that will crisp up as it bakes. Thanks for asking!

        Reply
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