🥪🧀 French Dip Grilled Cheese

A rich, melty twist on the classic French dip—this grilled cheese is stuffed with tender roast beef, gooey Swiss, and toasted golden bread. Serve with warm au jus for the ultimate dip-worthy comfort sandwich!

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What You’ll Need

For the Sandwiches

• 8 slices crusty French bread

• 8 slices Swiss cheese

• 12 ounces thinly sliced roast beef

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

• Optional: caramelized onions for extra flavor

For the Au Jus

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

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Directions

1. Prepare the Au Jus

In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, then reduce heat to low to keep warm.

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2. Preheat Your Skillet

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
A steady, even heat ensures the bread gets golden without burning.

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3. Butter the Bread

Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of French bread.
These will be the outsides of your grilled cheese sandwiches.

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4. Assemble the Sandwiches

On the unbuttered side:

• Add 1 slice of Swiss cheese

• Layer roast beef generously

• Add another slice of Swiss
  Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing outward.

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5. Grill the Sandwiches

Place each sandwich onto the skillet.
Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.

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6. Rest and Slice

Remove from heat and let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute.
This keeps everything melted but prevents ingredients from sliding out.

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7. Serve With Au Jus

Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately with a small bowl of warm au jus for dipping.
The melty cheese + salty beef + rich dipping broth = perfection.