Description
French Dip Squares are a delicious, savory appetizer featuring layers of roast beef, melted mozzarella and Swiss cheese, and a tangy mayo-mustard sauce sandwiched between crescent dough. Baked to golden perfection and served with warm au jus for dipping, these squares offer a perfect bite-sized twist on the classic French dip sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent dough
Filling
- 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced roast beef (deli-style)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Serving
- 1/2 cup au jus (for dipping)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the French Dip Squares to a golden brown.
- Prepare Bottom Crust: Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to create a uniform base layer.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the prepared sauce mixture over the crescent dough base in the baking dish to add flavor and moisture.
- Layer Filling: Arrange the thinly sliced roast beef evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Swiss cheeses on top for a rich, cheesy layer.
- Add Top Crust: Unroll the second can of crescent dough and lay it carefully over the layered filling, pressing down the edges to seal the sandwich square.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for a few minutes, then cut the baked casserole into squares for serving.
- Serve: Serve the French Dip Squares warm with a side of hot au jus for dipping and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the shredded cheeses for other varieties like provolone or cheddar to change the flavor profile.
- If au jus is not available, a simple beef broth with a splash of Worcestershire sauce heated up makes a good dip.
- Allowing the casserole to cool slightly before slicing helps maintain the shape of the squares.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mix.
- Make sure to seal the edges of the top dough well to prevent leakage of juices during baking.
