Description
French Dip Squares are a delicious comfort food featuring layers of tender beef, melty cheese, and flaky pastry, perfect for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent-style dough
- 2 cups cooked beef, shredded or thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss-style cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried parsley
- Warm savory broth or gravy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Combine beef, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and onion (if using) and toss until evenly coated.
- Lay dough flat on the prepared tray and spread seasoned beef evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef layer.
- Top with a second sheet of dough or fold dough over filling, pressing edges gently to seal.
- Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning or parsley.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest briefly, then slice into squares and serve warm with broth or gravy for dipping.
Notes
Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent bursting. Ensure edges are well sealed to prevent leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg