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French Dip Squares Recipe

4.8 from 145 reviews

These French Dip Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, featuring layers of savory roast beef and melted Swiss cheese sandwiched between golden, flaky crescent roll dough. Served with warm, flavorful beef broth for dipping, they offer all the tasty satisfaction of a classic French dip sandwich in a convenient square form perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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Base and Topping

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls

Filling

  • 1/2 pound deli-sliced roast beef
  • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese

Sauce Mixture

  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Layer Base Dough: Roll out one can of crescent rolls evenly along the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing any seams together to create a continuous, even dough layer.
  3. Add Beef and Cheese: Arrange the deli-sliced roast beef evenly on top of the crescent roll dough, then sprinkle the grated Swiss cheese evenly over the beef layer.
  4. Prepare and Drizzle Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the dry onion soup mix, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well and drizzle this flavorful sauce mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
  5. Top with Dough Layer: Roll out the second can of crescent rolls and place it on top of the beef, cheese, and sauce layers, pinching the seams together to form a smooth top crust.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Warm Broth: While the squares bake, warm the beef broth in a small pot over medium heat to serve as a dipping sauce.
  8. Cool and Cut: Once baked, allow the French Dip Squares to cool slightly to set, then cut into squares for serving.
  9. Serve: Serve the squares alongside the warm beef broth for dipping and enjoy this savory treat.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use high-quality roast beef and Swiss cheese.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the beef broth.
  • Make sure to pinch the seams of the crescent roll dough well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Keywords: French dip, roast beef appetizer, crescent roll recipe, easy party food, cheesy beef squares