French Dip Sliders

French Dip Sliders

INGREDIENTS  

MAKES 12

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 sweet rolls
• 10 slices provolone cheese
• 14 ounces sliced deli roast beef
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 & 1/2 tablespoons dried onion soup mix
• 1 packet au jus gravy mix
• 3 cups water
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onions and coat in the butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes until the onions are soft and browned but not burnt.
• Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, stir to combine, take off the heat, and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Take the rolls out of the package, leaving the rolls intact.
• Take a large knife and slice the rolls across so you have the tops and bottom separated.
• Place the bottom, cut side up into an 11×7 baking dish.
• Top with half of the cheese.
• Add the roast beef.
• Top with the onions, spreading them out.
• Add the remaining cheese, then add the tops of the rolls on top.
• In a small bowl stir together the melted butter and onion soup mix.
• I like to brush this mixture on top of the rolls to make sure it’s evenly distributed but you can just pour the butter sauce on top.
• Cover loosely with foil, you want to make sure the foil is not touching the tops of the rolls and bake for 25 minutes.
• Take the foil off and bake an additional 5 minutes to brown the rolls.
• While the rolls are baking, prepare the au jus per the package directions with the water.
• Serve the rolls with an optional garnish of parsley and au jus on the side for dipping.
• ENJOY!