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- Gotta tell you about my crowd-pleasing party bites! These tiny French dip sliders pack a punch with soft bread, tasty beef, gooey cheese, and caramelized onions. I first whipped them up for watching sports, but now folks ask for them at every hangout. The knockout dipping sauce tricks everyone into thinking you're a fancy chef!
What Makes These Special
- These mini sandwiches will completely transform your hosting game. They come together in no time but taste like you've been cooking all day. Everyone falls for that mix of soft beef, stretchy cheese and sweet browned onions. And wait till they try dunking them in that warm broth. It's simply unbeatable!
Grab These Items
- Bread Base: Those soft Hawaiian buns really boost the flavor.
- Quality Meat: Ask for thinly sliced roast beef at your deli counter.
- Gooey Goodness: Either Swiss or provolone does the trick.
- Flavor Boosters: Don't rush those onions while they brown.
- Tangy Mixture: Whip horseradish into your mayo.
- Seasoned Topping: Add garlic, Worcestershire and onion powder to your butter.
- Dunking Delight: Nothing finishes these off like warm au jus!
Creating Your Sliders
- Prep Your Rolls
- Keep those buns connected when you cut them. It'll make your job way easier. A quick toast under heat gets them just right.
- Stack Your Layers
- Smear that spicy mayo first, then pile on cheese, meat, those sweet onions, and another cheese layer. You're basically making flavor explosions!
- Top With Goodness
- Paint those buns with your flavored butter and throw some parsley on top for a nice look.
- Heat Them Up
- Wrap in foil and warm everything through, then uncover to get a nice golden color on top.
Perfecting Your Dip
- This broth is absolutely incredible! Melt some butter and cook your garlic until it smells amazing. Sprinkle in flour, then slowly add beef broth and a splash of Worcestershire. Let it bubble with thyme until it's just right. Want it perfectly smooth? Run it through a strainer. I always double the recipe because everyone wants more for dunking!
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Dishing It Out
- Put these babies out with small cups of hot dipping broth. Throwing a bigger bash? Add some crunchy potato chips or fries alongside. Want to make it even better? Let guests add their own toppings like crunchy onions, spicy peppers or extra cheese. These work for everything from watching the big game to casual family meals!
Storing Extras
- Ended up with extras? You're in luck! Store your sandwiches and dipping sauce in different containers in your fridge. They'll stay good for a few days. When you want some more, wrap the sliders in aluminum foil and warm them gently. Heat your broth on the stovetop or in your microwave. Just make sure everything's nice and warm before you eat!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why toast rolls first?
Toasting the bread first keeps it from getting mushy from the wet ingredients.
- → Can I make these ahead?
You can put everything together up to 24 hours early and just pop them in the oven when guests arrive.
- → Why strain the jus?
Running the sauce through a strainer gets rid of chunky herb bits for smooth dunking.
- → What type of baking dish works best?
Go with glass or light-colored ceramic dishes. Dark metal pans might burn the bottoms.
- → Can I use different rolls?
Sweet Hawaiian buns give the best result but you can try other small dinner rolls too.