Description
Delicious French Dip Squares are a perfect appetizer or meal featuring thinly sliced beef layered with provolone cheese on French bread, baked to golden perfection and served with a flavorful beef broth dip. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory, melted cheese and tender beef, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread and Cheese
- 1 loaf French bread
- 8 ounces provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled sandwich squares.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating a top and bottom half for layering.
- Heat Broth Mixture: In a skillet, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, heating over medium until combined and hot.
- Cook Beef: Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet and cook until heated through, allowing it to absorb the seasoned broth flavors.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread the heated beef mixture evenly over the bottom half of the sliced bread, then layer the provolone cheese on top.
- Top Bread: Place the other half of the bread over the cheese and transfer the assembled loaf to a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted thoroughly and the bread turns golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice the sandwich into squares, and serve warm with the remaining seasoned beef broth on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone with Swiss or mozzarella cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure the beef is thinly sliced for quick heating and better texture.
- Serving with the warm broth dip enhances the flavor and keeps the sandwich moist.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the broth mixture.
- Leftover squares can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
