Description
French Dip Pull Apart Bread is a warm, cheesy, shareable appetizer loaded with tender deli roast beef, melty provolone cheese, and buttery, flavorful bread. Served with rich au jus for dipping, this dish is perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to prepare and irresistible to share.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large round loaf of sourdough or pull-apart bread
- 1 pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Au Jus
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the bread.
- Prepare Au Jus: Prepare the au jus gravy using the packet instructions and 2 cups of water. Set aside to serve as a warm dip for the bread.
- Cut the Bread: Using a sharp knife, cut the sourdough bread into a crosshatch pattern, making sure not to slice all the way through the bottom crust so the loaf stays intact.
- Stuff with Roast Beef: Carefully stuff the thinly sliced roast beef evenly into the bread cuts, ensuring every section gets a generous portion.
- Add Cheese: Distribute the shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese evenly into the cuts, allowing it to melt throughout the loaf.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley to create a flavorful butter sauce.
- Pour Butter Over Bread: Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the entire loaf, allowing it to soak into the cracks and infuse flavor deeply.
- Wrap and Bake: Wrap the prepared loaf loosely with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the warm, gooey bread immediately with the prepared au jus for dipping.
Notes
- Use Swiss cheese instead of provolone or mozzarella for a more traditional French dip flavor profile.
- If the bread browns too quickly during baking, keep it covered with foil to prevent burning.
- This dish is best served immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey for optimal enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
