Description
Indulge in the savory delight of French Dip Squares, where tender roast beef meets gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Each square is a crunchy, juicy explosion that pairs beautifully with warm au jus for dipping. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe transforms any gathering into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pre-cooked roast beef (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz Swiss cheese (sliced)
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 2 tbsp au jus gravy mix
- Fresh herbs (optional: thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Thaw puff pastry sheets on the counter.
- Roll out each sheet to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4×4-inch squares.
- Place a generous amount of roast beef and a slice of Swiss cheese in the center of each square. Add fresh herbs if desired.
- Fold over each square to create pockets and seal edges with a fork.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush tops with an egg wash.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
- Prepare au jus according to package instructions for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg