Easy French Dip Squares – Savory & Delicious Appetizer

Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Easy French Dip Squares! Taking all the savory goodness of a classic French Dip sandwich and transforming it into a bite-sized appetizer, these squares are packed with flavor and surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a delicious snack, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
• 6-8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese, cut in half
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• For Au Jus:
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tbsp cold water (if using cornstarch)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet, pinching seams together to form a solid 9×13-inch rectangle.
3. Layer the thinly sliced roast beef evenly over the crescent dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Arrange the provolone or Swiss cheese slices over the roast beef.
5. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it directly over the cheese layer, pinching seams together to form a solid top rectangle.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush this mixture evenly over the top layer of crescent dough.
7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, gently score the top dough layer into 16 (4×4) squares. Do not cut all the way through the bottom layer of dough.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and puffed.
9. While the squares are baking, prepare the au jus. In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
10. If desired, in a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering au jus and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
11. Remove the French Dip Squares from the oven. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then cut completely along the scored lines to separate the squares.
12. Serve warm with the prepared au jus for dipping and enjoy!