French Dip Squares Recipe
These French Dip Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring layers of tender roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwiched between flaky crescent roll dough. Topped with a savory onion soup butter sauce and baked until golden, they’re served with warm beef broth for dipping, making each bite flavorful and comforting.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dough
- 2 cans of refrigerated crescent rolls
Filling
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced roast beef
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
Sauce
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dipping Broth
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the base dough: Roll out one can of crescent rolls directly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing seams together to create an even and complete layer.
- Add the filling: Evenly layer the deli-sliced roast beef over the dough base, followed by an even sprinkling of the grated Swiss cheese on top of the beef.
- Prepare the onion butter sauce: In a small bowl, combine the dry onion soup mix, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Drizzle the sauce: Pour the prepared onion butter mixture over the Swiss cheese layer, making sure it’s evenly distributed for maximum flavor.
- Top with second dough layer: Roll out the second can of crescent rolls and carefully place it over the beef and cheese layers. Pinch the seams together to create a smooth, sealed top layer.
- Bake the squares: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent roll topping turns golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Warm the dipping broth: While the squares are baking, heat the beef broth in a small pot over medium heat until warm, ready to be used as a flavorful dipping sauce.
- Cool and cut: Once baked, allow the French Dip Squares to cool slightly to set, then cut into squares for serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the squares alongside the warmed beef broth for dipping, enhancing each bite with rich, savory flavors.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake a few minutes longer while watching carefully to avoid over browning.
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with provolone or mozzarella for a different cheese flavor.
- Use low-sodium beef broth if you prefer a less salty dipping sauce.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave, but dipping broth is best warmed fresh.
- This recipe makes a great party appetizer or a quick meal served with a side salad.
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