All the goodness of a French dip sandwich and a bowl of French onion soup are combined in these easy-to-make roast beef sliders.  Caramelized onions and gooey provolone make these little gems irresistible.  Dipped in a cup of warm au jus these little sandwiches will please any crowd.  Perfect for game day snacks or as an easy dinner for the family.  Make the rolls ahead of time and simply bake them off when your ready to serve.  So easy and delicious!

Last weekend we had our first real cold weather and about three inches of snow.  I love winter, but somehow we have not had fall yet.  The leaves are only about half turned and we have been enjoying beautiful mid 70 degree weather.  But suddenly there it was, so Sunday became a “stay in your jammies and cook something in the crock pot” kind of day.  I had located a beef roast in the freezer the day before and had the foresight to thaw it.  I used my fool proof method of cooking the perfect roast in the crock pot and added onions, carrots and fingerling potatoes.  With a quick gravy from the drippings we enjoyed a classic winter evening dinner.

Of course there was plenty of the roast left over, and at first I envisioned a simple repeat of the same dinner in the near future.  Then my mind wandered in a different direction.  I recalled what was probably the best French dip sandwich I had ever had, made with prime rib covered with horseradish on a crusty roll.  I realized that my roast would not reproduce this fantasy, so I determined it would need some cheese.  Looking at the beautiful liquid I had reserved from the roast, the random thought of French onion soup with that layer of melted gooey provolone came to mind, and I decided if I added caramelized onions that would just about cover all the bases.  So I ran to the market and picked up a package King’s Hawaiian, my go to slider rolls and I was set.  The sliders came together quite easily and they were more than delicious, definitely a hit, and I am most certain we will make these again.

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King's Hawaiian French Dip Sliders

Thinly slice roast beef, provolone cheese, and caramelized onions give these easy-to-make sliders all the great flavor of a french dip combined with french onion soup.  These make ahead sandwiches are perfect for a game day treat or an easy dinner.

Course Appetizer, Sandwiches

Cuisine American, French

Keyword French Dip Sliders, Game Day Treats

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Christoph

Ingredients

• 1 package Kings Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls
• 2 medium sized onions sliced 1/4"
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 4 tablespoons butter divided
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 1 pound roast beef thinly sliced
• 1 pound provolone cheese thinly sliced
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

• Peel onions and slice 1/4" thick.  Heat large pan over medium high heat.  Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter, when butter has melted add onions and toss to mix.  Season with salt and Italian herbs.  Cover for 5 minutes, then reduce head to medium low and continue to cook stirring often until onions become soft and translucent.  Remove lid and continue to cook until onions are caramelized.
• Transfer onions to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a small bowl or ramekin mix mayonnaise and horse radish.
• Pour the beef stock into a small pan.  Add about a tablespoon of the cooked onions and any small bits from the roast beef.
  
• Heat the beef stock to a low simmer and hold. 
• Slice King's Hawaiian rolls in half keeping them intact. 
• Lightly butter the bottom of a 9" X 13" pan.  Place the bottom half of the rolls in the center of the pan.
• Spread half of the mayonnaise on the rolls, followed by half of the cheese.
• Using tongs dip the roast beef a few slices at a time in the stock then evenly arrange them over the cheese. 
• Spread the caramelized onions over the top of the beef, followed by the rest of the cheese.  Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the inside of the top and place on the sandwich.
• Heat oven to 350 F.  Cover the rolls loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
• While rolls are in the oven, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave.  Add the Worcestershire sauce and a 1/2 teaspoon of Italian herbs.
• Pull the sliders from the oven and remove the foil.  Brush the tops with the butter and herb mixture and replace in the oven for another 15 minutes or until the tops are browned and the cheese is melted.
• Serve sliders with the warmed au jus for dipping! Simply delicious! 

Notes

I thinly sliced a left over portion of pot roast for these sandwiches, but you can certainly use deli meat.

 

Sliders can easily be made ahead of time and held in the fridge.  Allow to come to room temperature before baking.

Before you go……. if you love sliders like we do, be sure to give these a try!

I think it was last fall during football season, I came across a recipe for baked ham and Swiss cheese rolls while looking for some ideas for halftime snacks.  I had known about this sandwich for years, but had completely had forgotten about it until a picture sparked my memory. For months now I have been threatening to make them but somehow had never gotten around to it, until yesterday.  My partner Kelly had invited a few colleagues over for a “working dinner”, so I wanted to come up with something that I could prepare ahead of time, and also something that would be easy to serve during their meeting.  Well these King’s Hawaiian Ham &Swiss Rolls were the perfect solution. I made them in the morning, and then all I had to do was pop them in the oven when the gang arrived.  Twenty minutes later dinner was served, and judging from the fact that there were none left, I would say they were a success.

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Kings Hawaiian Ham & Swiss Rolls

Classic recipe for delicious ham and cheese slider. Easy to make ahead of time and always a hit.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Christoph

Ingredients

• 1 package King’s Hawaiian Rolls
• 1 pound deli ham
• 1 pound Swiss cheese
• 2 sticks butter
• 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 onion diced

Instructions

• In a medium-sized sauce pan melt the butter and mix in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and onion. Simmer until the onions become translucent about 5 minutes.
• Cut the entire package of rolls in half. Do not separate them, keep them intact.
• Lightly grease the bottom of a 9″ x 12″ baking pan.
• Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan and spread with half of the onion mixture.
• Layer the ham and cheese over the onion mixture. Cover completely from edge to edge.
• Replace the tops of the rolls and spread the remaining onion mixture evenly over the surface.
• Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours (the rolls will absorb the butter mustard sauce as they sit).
• When you are ready to serve. Remove rolls from the refrigerator and heat oven to 350°F. When the oven in hot, place the covered pan in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 – 15 minutes, or until tops are light golden and slightly crisp.
• Transfer rolls onto a cutting board, cut and serve.

Notes

There are many recipes for this dish, this is my hybrid version. Assemble the sandwich at least four hours before baking or up to 24 hours in advance.

You might also want to try our King’s Hawaiian Cuban Sliders.  Tender pulled pork, thinly shaved ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles on a jalapeno roll. Simply delicious!