French Dip Sliders Recipe

Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that's also packed with flavor? Look no further than these delicious French Dip Sliders! With savory roast beef, caramelized onions, and gooey provolone cheese, these sliders are the perfect choice for any occasion.

The French Dip sandwich, also known as a beef dip, originated in Los Angeles in the early 1900s. It is said that Philippe Mathieu, a French immigrant and owner of a sandwich shop, accidentally dropped a French roll into a roasting pan filled with hot beef drippings. The customer who received the sandwich loved it so much that it became a regular menu item, and the French Dip sandwich was born.

Hawaiian sweet bread, which is used in this recipe for the slider buns, was originally introduced to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants who brought over their traditional sweet bread recipe. It became popular in Hawaii and is now widely available throughout the United States. The bread's sweetness and soft texture make it a popular choice for slider buns, dinner rolls, and other baked goods.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a different type of bread for the sliders?

A: Yes, you can use any type of bread that you prefer for the sliders. However, using Hawaiian sweet slider buns will give the sliders a unique flavor and texture.

Q: Can I use a different type of meat for the sliders?

A: Yes, you can use any type of meat that you prefer for the sliders. However, roast beef and pastrami are traditional choices for French Dip sandwiches and will complement the other flavors in the recipe.

Q: Can I make the caramelized onions ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can make the caramelized onions ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Q: Can I use a different type of cheese for the sliders?

A: Yes, you can use any type of cheese that you prefer for the sliders. However, provolone cheese is a traditional choice for French Dip sandwiches and will complement the other flavors in the recipe.

Q: Can I skip the dipping sauce?

A: Yes, you can skip the dipping sauce if you prefer. However, the au jus gravy is a traditional component of French Dip sandwiches and adds extra flavor to the sliders.

Q: Can I freeze the sliders?

A: Yes, you can freeze the sliders for up to two months. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing them in the freezer. When you're ready to eat them, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before reheating them in the oven.

Make it

Delicious French Dip Sliders Recipe

Ingredients:

18 Hawaiian sweet slider buns

1/2 pound roast beef

1/2 pound pastrami

10 slices provolone cheese

2 medium-sized onions, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

For the garlic butter sauce:

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

For the dipping sauce:

10.5 ounces Campbell's au jus gravy

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and butter a baking tray.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil and two tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted, add the thinly sliced onions and saute for about five minutes.

To help the onions caramelize quickly, add half a teaspoon of sugar and continue cooking for another five minutes, or until golden and beautiful. Once the onions are caramelized, set them aside.

Transfer 18 Hawaiian sweet slider buns to the prepared baking tray. The sweet Hawaiian buns are pre-sliced, which makes things a lot easier.

Layer half a pound of roast beef and half a pan of pastrami over the buns. Then, spread the caramelized onions over the lunch meat.

Top the onions with about 10 slices of provolone cheese, and place the top part of the buns over the cheese.

Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the butter garlic sauce to brush over the sliders. In a small bowl, combine two tablespoons of melted butter with two cloves of minced garlic and about 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley. Mix to combine.

Remove the sliders from the oven and brush them with the garlic butter sauce that we just created. Then, bring them back into the oven for another two minutes.

To make the dipping sauce, add the 10.5 ounces of Campbell's au jus gravy to the same skillet and let it simmer for about five minutes. Remove from the skillet and set it aside.

Using a bread knife, cut through the buns to separate them into individual sliders.

Serve the sliders with the dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy these delicious French Dip Sliders with friends and family, and let the flavors speak for themselves.