Description
Baked French Dip Biscuits are a delightful appetizer featuring flaky biscuit cups filled with savory roast beef and melted provolone cheese. Served warm with a rich homemade au jus dipping sauce, these bite-sized treats combine the comfort of classic French dip sandwiches with the ease of baking, making them perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Cups
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 1/2 pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- 4 slices provolone cheese, halved
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Au Jus Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuit Cups: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with parchment paper. Separate the biscuit dough into individual rounds, then press each one into a 4-inch circle. Place each circle into the muffin cups, gently pressing them down so they line the bottom and sides, creating a cup shape.
- Add Filling: Place a few slices of thinly sliced roast beef into each biscuit cup, followed by half a slice of provolone cheese. Carefully fold the edges of the dough slightly over the filling to enclose it partially.
- Brush with Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush this mixture over the tops of each biscuit cup for enhanced flavor and browning.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Make the Au Jus Sauce: While the biscuits are baking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Simmer the Sauce: Gradually whisk in the beef broth to avoid lumps. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve: Remove the baked biscuit cups from the oven and serve warm with the homemade au jus sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy these delicious savory bites fresh for the best flavor.
Notes
- For a shortcut, pre-made au jus packets can be used instead of making the sauce from scratch.
- To achieve a crispier bottom on the biscuit cups, bake them in a metal muffin pan rather than a non-stick or silicone pan.
- Avoid overfilling the biscuit cups with roast beef to prevent dough from becoming soggy and to ensure proper baking.
- Feel free to customize with different types of cheese or seasonings to suit your taste.
