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French Dip Bites Recipe

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These French Dip Bites are perfect for snacking! Roast beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and creamy horseradish wrapped in flaky crescent rolls.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can if crescent rolls
  • 8 slices of roast beef 1/2 lb. from deli will be plenty
  • 1 Swiss cheese cubes for each crescent roll
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 onion cut into thin slices
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 8 teaspoons creamy horseradish sauce – 1 tsp. for each crescent roll
  • 1 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  • Caramelize those onions – Melt your butter in a skillet and add the onions along with a couple of teaspoons of sugar. This helps the onions brown and sweeten up. Stir them occasionally and let them slowly turn golden brown over about 20 minutes. Don’t rush this step! Low and slow is the way to go here, trust me. The one time I tried to speed things up, I ended up with burnt onions (not fun).
  • Prep your crescent rolls – While your onions are working their magic, preheat your oven to 375°F (or whatever temperature is listed on your crescent roll package). Unroll the crescent dough and separate each triangle on a flat surface.
  • Assemble the bites – On each crescent triangle, layer a slice of roast beef, a cube of Swiss cheese, a tablespoon of caramelized onions, and a teaspoon of horseradish sauce. Roll them up, tucking in the sides as much as possible to prevent the fillings from leaking. It doesn’t have to be perfect—trust me, I’ve had plenty of oozy cheese mishaps that still tasted amazing!
  • Bake to golden perfection – Place your crescent rolls on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 11-13 minutes, or until they’re golden brown. If they’re browning too quickly on top, you can cover them loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
  • Make the au jus – While the bites are baking, pour the beef broth and sherry into the same skillet you used for the onions. Use a spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan—this is where all the flavor hides! Let it simmer gently while the crescent rolls bake.

Notes

How to serve these bite-sized beauties

I love serving these bites warm on a platter with the au jus in a little dipping bowl. For a fun garnish, sprinkle a bit of chopped parsley or thyme over the top for a pop of color. If I’m making these for a party, I’ll often pair them with a simple green salad or a side of roasted veggies to balance out the richness. And if you’re looking to elevate your spread, some crispy potato wedges would make a great companion.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers

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