If you need the ultimate party food that disappears in 10 minutes, these French Dip Sliders with Au Jus are your new go-to. As a busy home cook, I’ve made these French dip sliders 5 times for game day and family gatherings to get the beef juicy, the cheese perfectly melted, and the buns buttery and golden, not soggy. They taste like the classic French dip sandwich but in mini, cheesy, dippable form.
These French Dip Sliders with Au Jus are loaded with tender shaved roast beef, sweet caramelized onions, gooey provolone, and buttery Hawaiian rolls baked until golden, served with warm savory au jus for dipping. Ready in 30 minutes with just 15 minutes prep, they’re perfect for Super Bowl, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinner. If you love cheesy beef sandwiches, you’ll also love my easy slow cooker French dip recipe for another family favorite.
Why Everyone Loves French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
- 30-Minute Party Hero: These French dip sliders bake in 12 minutes and feed a crowd of 12 – perfect last-minute appetizer.
- Dipping = Fun: Warm au jus makes every bite juicy and savory – kids and adults love the dip.
- No Dry Beef: My method keeps roast beef tender, not chewy, with caramelized onions adding sweet balance.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble morning, bake before guests arrive – stress-free entertaining from Walmart ingredients.
- Game Day Must: #1 most requested slider for Super Bowl and holidays – always first to disappear.
Ingredients for French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
- 12-pack Hawaiian sweet slider rolls or King’s Hawaiian – soft and buttery
- 1 lb thinly shaved deli roast beef or leftover prime rib – best quality you can find
- 8 slices provolone cheese – or Swiss for sharper flavor
- 1 large sweet onion, caramelized slowly
- 3 tbsp butter, melted + 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp Worcestershire for topping
- 1 cup beef au jus – from packet or homemade – warm for dipping
- 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, optional horseradish cream
How to Make French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
Step 1: Caramelize Onions for French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-low. Add sliced onions + pinch salt and cook 15-20 minutes slowly, stirring, until deep golden and sweet. Don’t rush – low and slow is key for best French dip sliders with au jus. Set aside. This sweet layer balances savory beef perfectly. For another fun twist, try my French dip tortilla roll-ups.
Step 2: Layer the Sliders
Preheat oven to 350°F. Without separating rolls, slice entire pack in half horizontally. Place bottom half in 9×13 dish. Layer half cheese, all roast beef folded fluffy not flat, caramelized onions, remaining cheese. Place top buns on. This double-cheese trick makes French dip sliders with au jus extra gooey and holds beef together.
Step 3: Bake Buttery and Golden
Mix melted butter, garlic powder, Worcestershire. Brush generously over tops of rolls – this gives that golden bakery shine. Cover with foil and bake French dip sliders with au jus 10 minutes, then uncover 3-5 minutes until cheese melted and tops golden. Don’t overbake or buns get hard. Heat au jus in small saucepan while sliders bake.
Step 4: Serve Hot with Dipping Sauce
Cut into 12 sliders with serrated knife. Serve immediately on platter with warm au jus in bowl for dipping. Watch them disappear! Serve these French dip sliders with au jus with fries, coleslaw, or simple salad for complete meal. Try my French dip grilled cheese next for another cheesy favorite.
Expert Tips for Best French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
Best beef: Ask deli to shave roast beef paper-thin – it stays tender. Leftover pot roast or prime rib is even better for French dip sliders with au jus. Don’t skip butter topping: It keeps buns soft and adds garlic flavor. No soggy bottoms: Cheese on bottom acts as barrier so au jus doesn’t soak bread until dipping. Add heat: Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
What to Serve and Storage
These French dip sliders with au jus pair perfectly with crispy French fries, potato chips, or dill pickles to cut richness. For party, make double batch. Store leftover French dip sliders with au jus in airtight container in fridge 2-3 days. Reheat in oven at 300°F 10 minutes covered – never microwave, bread gets soggy. Freeze baked sliders without au jus up to 1 month, wrap tightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make French dip sliders ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble your French dip sliders with au jus up to 6 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate. Brush butter topping right before baking. Bake 15 minutes covered as they will be cold. Perfect make-ahead party food.
What cheese is best?
Provolone melts creamiest for French dip sliders with au jus, but Swiss, mozzarella, or white American also work great. Avoid cheddar – it gets oily.
Can I use regular buns?
Yes, use 12 slider buns or dinner rolls. Hawaiian sweet rolls are best because their sweetness balances salty au jus perfectly for these French dip sliders with au jus.
These French Dip Sliders with Au Jus are sure to be your new favorite easy party food – cheesy, beefy, buttery, and made for dipping in savory au jus in just 30 minutes.
French Dip Sliders with Au Jus
Ingredients
For the sliders
- 12 pack Hawaiian sweet slider rolls or King's Hawaiian soft and buttery
- 1 lb thinly shaved deli roast beef or leftover prime rib best quality you can find
- 8 slices provolone cheese or Swiss for sharper flavor
- 1 large sweet onion caramelized slowly
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder for topping
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce for topping
- 1 cup beef au jus from packet or homemade, warm for dipping
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper optional horseradish cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-low. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt; cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring, until deep golden and sweet.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Assembly
- Without separating the rolls, slice the entire pack in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in a 9x13 dish.
- Layer half of the cheese, all of the roast beef (folded fluffy, not flat), caramelized onions, and the remaining cheese.
- Place the top buns on.
Baking
- Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Worcestershire. Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
- Heat the au jus in a small saucepan while the sliders bake.
Serving
- Cut the sliders into 12 pieces with a serrated knife. Serve immediately on a platter with warm au jus in a bowl for dipping.
