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French Dip Crescent Rolls Recipe

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These French Dip Crescent Rolls are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer featuring savory roast beef and provolone cheese mixed with creamy cream cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Baked to golden perfection and served with a flavorful au jus gravy for dipping, they’re perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Main Filling

  • ½ pound deli-sliced roast beef, diced (about ½ inch pieces)
  • 4 ounces deli-sliced provolone cheese, diced (about ½ inch pieces)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ tablespoon onion soup mix (from 1 tablespoon divided)

Dough & Topping

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tablespoon onion soup mix (remaining)

Au Jus

  • 1 ounce package au jus gravy mix
  • 3 cups cold water

Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and set them aside to prevent sticking.
  2. Chop roast beef and provolone: Dice the deli-sliced roast beef and provolone cheese into half-inch to one-inch pieces for easy mixing and filling.
  3. Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced roast beef, provolone cheese, softened cream cheese, and ½ tablespoon of the onion soup mix. Use an electric hand mixer to blend everything until well combined and creamy.
  4. Prepare crescent dough: Unroll one can of crescent dough at a time and separate it into individual triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to form two long, narrow triangles.
  5. Fill and roll crescents: Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of the prepared filling onto the wider end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll the dough over the filling to create crescent shapes. Arrange them on the prepared sheet pans, making sure they are not touching.
  6. Repeat filling process: Continue filling and rolling the remaining dough and filling until all crescents are formed and placed on the pans.
  7. Brush with butter and onion soup mix: Mix the melted butter with the remaining ½ tablespoon of onion soup mix. Brush this mixture generously over the exposed dough on each crescent roll to add flavor and promote browning.
  8. Bake the crescent rolls: Place the sheet pans in the preheated oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown on top.
  9. Prepare the au jus: While the crescent rolls bake, prepare the au jus gravy by mixing the au jus gravy mix with 3 cups of cold water according to the package instructions. Keep warm for serving.
  10. Garnish and serve: Once baked, optionally garnish the crescent rolls with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately with the warm au jus gravy for dipping.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and achieve a smooth filling.
  • Cutting crescent dough triangles in half stretches the filling further and makes smaller, appetizer-sized rolls.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • The au jus gravy adds a classic, flavorful dip that brings this recipe together for a true French dip experience.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the rolls for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Leftover rolls can be reheated in a low oven to maintain crispness, but are best enjoyed fresh.

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