Easy French Dip Sliders (20 Minute Recipe)

Name: Easy French Dip Sliders (20 Minute Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound roast beef (thinly sliced); 10.5 ounces French Onion Soup; 2/3 cups water (1/2 soup can of water); 9 King's Hawaiian slider buns; 9 slices Provolone cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

French Dip Sliders are not only totally tasty, but they’re also incredibly easy to make! Tender and juicy slices of roast beef are covered in flavorful French onion soup and topped with melted Provolone cheese. Served on sweet Hawaiian slider buns, this French dip sliders recipe comes together in 20 minutes. Perfection!!

Slider recipes like this are perfect for game day! You can use deli roast beef from the grocery store, to make a delicious slider platter that is the perfect size for sharing.

This French dip slider recipe is not only easy to make for a party, but it’s also a yummy recipe for an easy weeknight dinner.

Feed your family, or feed a large crowd – and all will love the extra flavor!

All that you need to make this delicious recipe is a few simple ingredients, making it perfect for easy steps to enjoy.

I like to think that they can be part of a perfect meal or a great addition to a tailgate or football party.

One of the best things about making these mini classic French dip sandwiches is that the savory roast beef and melted cheese create perfection in slider form.

You can also make these with sweet Hawaiian rolls or hoagie rolls, or any other type of bread that you want to pair with this easy recipe.

I LOVE Hawaiian sweet rolls so that is one of my go-to options for these favorite sandwiches.

The melty provolone and store-bought roast beef will be the only thing that you think about after this first bite – so save room for more because you’ll want that flavor on repeat!

French Dip Sliders

Sandwiches come together in no time, and there are many recipes out there that go well beyond the classic ham and cheese.

This recipe for French Dip Sliders is one of them!! I’ve already shared how to make a French dip sandwich in the slow cooker. Now I’m bringing you the slider version.

I’m talking juicy slices of roast beef, caramelized onion flavor from the French soup, and gooey melted Provolone.

I ditched the traditional sandwich roll and served mine on Hawaiian buns.

I just love sliders. I have so many recipes on the site to choose from… chicken parmesan, chipotle honey pulled pork, and Tex-Mex turkey burger are just a few!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Roast Beef – Opt for high-quality roast beef. I suggest heading to the deli counter so that they can cut it fresh. If you have a butcher nearby, that’s even better!
French Onion Soup – To get all of that caramelized onion flavor without all of the hard work!

You’ll also need it to make the “jus,” or dipping sauce that is usually served with a French dip.
Slider Buns – Hawaiian rolls are the best for French dip sliders! They’re soft, a bit on the sweeter side, and complement the other ingredients perfectly.
Provolone – A must! Just like your roast beef, aim to get yours cut fresh from the deli. It’s so much better! You could also alternatively use Gruyere or Swiss cheese.
Seasonings – Add Kosher salt and garlic powder to melted butter, then baste the buns before popping your sliders in the oven.

I’m also using fresh chopped parsley as a garnish.

cheese slices and roast beef on slider buns

Helpful Tips for Making Easy French Dip Sliders

Choose quality ingredients.

The key to making an ordinary sandwich recipe extraordinary is to use high-quality ingredients.

You’ll note that I suggest using freshly cut roast beef and cheese — it really does make a difference!

Use French onion soup to save time!

Full-sized French dip sandwiches are typically made with caramelized onions. My easy French dip sliders rely on the help of store-bought French onion soup instead!

Instead of waiting around for those onions to cook, all you need to do is add the soup with the roast beef slices.

You’ll use the onions already in the soup to top the beef before adding the top bun, and the leftover soup as a dipping sauce!

Don’t overcook.

French dip sliders on Hawaiian rolls come together extremely quickly, so be sure to keep an eye on them as they cook in the oven!

You want the buns to be just slightly toasted and the cheese to melt. Anything more and you’ll end up with burnt results.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

This French dip sliders recipe is best served fresh, as the texture will inevitably change the longer they sit in the fridge.

That said, if you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

To reheat, wrap each slider in aluminum foil and heat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until warmed through.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

Baking Dish – One of my absolute favorites! I’ve been using this simple, durable pan for years, and it never disappoints.
Wire Rack – Great for cooling all kinds of foods.
4 Quart Saucepan
Slotted Spoon
Basting Brush – I like this one over the silicone ones.

French Dip Sliders Recipe FAQ

What type of beef should I use for easy French dip sliders?

Freshly cut from the deli!! Are you sick of hearing that yet?
You’ll have the choice between many cuts of beef, and my favorites are:

Top sirloin
Tenderloin
Eye of round

How do I keep my French dip sliders from going soggy?

French dip sliders on Hawaiian rolls will become mushy if you fail to toast the buns! It’s one of the reasons why I like to bake mine in the oven rather than serve them cold.

The slightly toasted bread will soak up all of the juices, and the sliders won’t fall apart when you dip them in the jus aka the French onion soup!

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

If you plan to serve these easy French dip sliders at a party, you can certainly prep them a few hours ahead of time.

Assemble and bake the sliders as instructed and store them in an airtight container in the fridge until serving. You can use your broiler to reheat them!