French Dip Sliders are warm, cheesy, and packed with savory roast beef layered inside soft Hawaiian rolls. Brushed with seasoned butter and baked until golden, these mini sandwiches are served with flavorful au jus for dipping—perfect for gatherings, game days, or easy dinners.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You’ll love this recipe because it’s simple to assemble, feeds a crowd, and delivers bold, savory flavor in every bite. The buttery seasoned topping, gooey provolone cheese, and rich au jus create an irresistible combination that’s both comforting and impressive.

Easy French Dip Sliders

French Dip sandwiches are known for their savory roast beef and flavorful dipping sauce. This slider version transforms the classic into a convenient, shareable dish perfect for parties and family meals.

Using Hawaiian sweet rolls adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory beef and cheese beautifully. Their soft texture also makes them ideal for baking as pull-apart sliders.

Layering provolone cheese both under and over the roast beef ensures maximum melt and keeps the meat tender and juicy during baking.

French fried onions add optional crunch and extra flavor, giving the sliders a slight crisp texture inside.

The seasoned butter topping is what makes these sliders truly special. Infused with au jus seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, and sesame seeds, it creates a golden, flavorful crust.

Baking the sliders uncovered allows the tops to turn beautifully golden while the cheese melts into gooey perfection.

Meanwhile, preparing the au jus sauce on the stovetop ensures you have a warm, savory dip ready to serve alongside the sliders.

These sliders are perfect for game day spreads, potlucks, holiday appetizers, or quick weeknight dinners when you want something hearty and satisfying.

They’re also easy to customize with different cheeses or additional toppings like sautéed onions or mushrooms.

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that combines comfort food flavor with party-ready presentation, these French Dip Sliders are a guaranteed hit.

Servings & Time

Servings: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes

Ingredients

Sliders

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls)

• 1 pound deli roast beef

• 12 slices provolone cheese

• 1½ cups French fried onions (optional)

Seasoned Butter Topping

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 packet au jus seasoning mix, divided

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

• ¾ teaspoon dried minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Butter the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with softened butter.

3. Without separating the rolls, slice the entire package horizontally in half.

4. Place the bottom half into the baking dish.

5. Layer with 6 slices provolone cheese, roast beef, French fried onions (if using), remaining 6 slices of cheese, and top half of rolls.

Make the Topping

6. Melt butter in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon au jus seasoning mix, Worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds, dried garlic, onion powder, and seasoned salt. Whisk until combined.

7. Pour mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls, coating thoroughly.

Bake

8. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.

9. Remove from oven and slice into individual sliders with a sharp knife.

Prepare Au Jus

10. In a small saucepan, combine remaining au jus seasoning mix with 2 cups cold water.

11. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until slightly thickened.

12. Serve warm alongside sliders for dipping.

Tips

• Don’t Separate Rolls First: Keeps sliders intact and easier to assemble.

• Use Quality Roast Beef: Thinly sliced deli beef works best.

• Add Mushrooms or Caramelized Onions: For extra flavor.

• Watch Closely While Baking: Tops should be golden, not overly browned.

• Best Served Fresh: Enjoy while warm and melty.