Description

Savor French Dip Squares that stay crispy and irresistibleperfect party appetizers to wow guests and kick off unforgettable gatherings Celebrate more

Ingredients

Puff pastry sheet (1 sheet thawed, 9×9 inch)

Roast beef (thinly sliced, 8 oz)

Swiss cheese slices (6 slices, ~6 oz)

Caramelized onions (1 cup)

Garlic cloves (2 cloves)

Cream cheese (optional, 2 oz)

Butter (1 tablespoon)

All purpose flour (1 tablespoon)

Beef au jus for serving (1 cup)

Salt (to taste)

Pepper (to taste)

Egg for wash (1)

Fresh thyme (optional, 1/2 teaspoon)

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Instructions

Step 1: Gather and preheat – Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). If oven runs hot, use 190°C (375°F).
Step 2: Caramelize the onions – In a skillet, melt butter, add onions with a pinch of salt; cook 12–15 minutes until amber; deglaze with beef broth if needed.
Step 3: Prepare the beef and aromatics – Season roast beef with salt and pepper; sear 1–2 minutes to wake flavors.
Step 4: Roll and layer the pastry – Roll puff pastry to a 12×12 inch square; spread cream cheese in a center stripe; layer Swiss cheese, onions, then beef; garnish with thyme if desired.
Step 5: Top, seal, and brush – Cover with second puff pastry; seal edges; trim; crimp; brush with beaten egg (or milk).
Step 6: Cut and bake – Transfer to parchment; score into 9 squares; bake 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
Step 7: Rest and serve – Rest 5 minutes; slice along scored lines; serve with warm au jus.
Step 8: Optional enhancement – For richer texture, whisk flour into onions to glaze; deepen beef flavor in au jus with soy sauce or Worcestershire.

Notes

Restaurant-style French Dip-inspired beef and cheese squares wrapped in a crisp puff pastry, served with au jus for dipping. A practical, shareable weeknight recipe with substitutions, nutrition tips, and serving ideas.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 9 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 18 g