Easy Appetizer: French Dip Sliders

You know I have been obsessed with food (especially appetizers like these and these!) lately. It could be that I’ve been deep in to Whole 30 (just finished!) or that I can’t wait to entertain….or maybe that I am just drooling watching some of my favorite foods and flavors come to life.

Whatever the reason – I have another small plate dish you are going to love.

(Confession – this has always been a favorite of mine – whether as a full meal, or one to share!)

French Dip Sliders

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 package Hawaiian-style sweet rolls
• 1 pound deli roast beef
• 12 slices provolone cheese
• 2 cups French fried onions

Seasoning:

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 packet Au Jus seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Are you drooling yet? You should be. I definitely am.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom of a 13×9 inch pan with the softened butter.

Carefully slice the sweet rolls in half without separating the individual rolls. Place the bottom half in the middle of the pan.

Top with 6 of the provolone slices, then add the roast beef, followed by the French fried onions, and the remaining 6 slices of cheese. Add the other half of the rolls on top.

In a small bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in 1 tablespoon of the Au Jus seasoning, the worchestershire sauce, toasted sesame seeds, garlic, and onion powder. Brush the sliders with a generous amount of the seasoned butter (you don’t have to use all of it), then place the dish in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are dark golden and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately, with or without au jus*

Ready to go? I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Serves: 12

*make the au jus with the remaining seasoning packet and two cups cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened