French Dip Crescents for the win! I love a French Dip. I love a Crescent Roll. The two together? Marriage made in food heaven!
If ever there was the perfect food where fancy met frugal and high brow met high fives, this French Dip Crescents Rolls recipe is it. Try it with our Easy Au Jus Sauce. Serve alongside some baked buffalo chicken dip and bacon stuffed mushrooms for your next party!
French Dip Crescents
French Dip Crescents
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French Dip Crescent Ingredients:
- Crescent roll dough – I find brand name and generic both work just fine.
- Roast beef – Thinly sliced.
- Swiss or provolone cheese, cut into equal sized pieces.
- Optional – Horseradish Sauce, Au Jus for dipping (click here for my Easy Au Jus recipe!)
How do you make a French Dip Croissant?
⭐ First, unroll crescents onto a large parchment lined baking sheet.
⭐ Next, spread a small dab of horseradish on each crescent, then place a slice of roast beef and a piece of cheese on each crescent.
⭐ Then, roll crescents starting from the wide end and ending at the narrow end and bake until crescents are a golden color.
⭐ Finally, serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can you make French dip crescents ahead of time?
I prefer these warm straight from the oven, but you can definitely make them ahead if you’d like. My kids enjoy them in their packed lunches so sometimes we’ll fix a big batch on Sunday to use all week.
What type of meat for French dip crescents?
Usually we use deli roast beef but you could also use leftover prime rib, leftover grilled rib eye, or even oven broiled flank steak.
Storage and leftovers
How long do French dip crescent sandwiches last?
These will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store in an airtight container for best results.
Can you freeze them?
Yes, this is a great way to make packed lunches easy. Make a large batch and store them in the freezer for up to a year. Store in an air tight freezer safe container. Reheat in the toaster oven or microwave, if desired.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
What are French Dip Crescents?
A harmonious (read = delicious) marriage of the classic French dip sandwich with the snacktasticness of crescent rolls and just a touch of prime rib for good measure. There are never leftovers when I serve this (and while I don’t generally condone speaking in such definitives, I mean never quite literally).
Who invented French Dip Crescents?
(TL;DR – me). So, I have to laugh a little about this recipe. The idea for it came to me on one of those lingering trips to the grocery store right after my daughter (#4) was born.
You know, the ones where you finally get away by yourself and just can’t quite bear the idea of returning home to the chaos just yet.
Anyway, I circled back around to the deli for the third (okay, fourth) time, and spotted the expensive lunch meat. Which was decidedly out of budget at the time. I was thinking nostalgically about our pre-baby long lunch days at a favorite local joint.
I always got the french dip. Mmmmm.
And *boom* there it was. A moment of pure culinary genius. When I got home with the ingredients, hubby did the “you spent way too much on unnecessary groceries” deep sigh, and I apologized profusely. Because, it really wasn’t in the budget. But I hustled, and got the recipe online, and we enjoyed the crescents and forgave ourselves for the small indulgence.
When I woke up the next morning though, a nutty thing was happening. My site was going crazy! People loved this recipe! Like really REALLY loved it. That was over 9 years ago and this is still one of my most visited recipes. So, that lunch meat? Totally worth it.
What to eat with French dip crescents (serving suggestions)
We like to serve these with our favorite dipping sauces. I’m partial to au jus or blue cheese dressing and my kids really like this curry mustard sauce.
They’re great as a soup and sandwich type meal with creamy tomato soup and a side of tropical fruit salad. Don’t forget the peanut butter chocolate chip cookies for dessert!
More recipes made with crescent rolls
- Bratwurst Crescents with Curry Mustard
- Croissants with Ham and Cheese
- Two Minute Garlic Knots
- Banana Honey Blue Cheese Crescents
- Balsamic Strawberry Crescents
- Mini Apple Pie Pockets
- Mini Cherry Pie Pockets
Tools we love!
- Crescent Rolls – no need to use the name brand, if you store carries their own version feel free to use that as well!
- Creamy Horseradish Sauce – not everyone loves horseradish sauce, but I think it adds a nice kick to these French Dip Crescent Rolls!
- Au Jus Gravy Mix – we have our own simple recipe for au jus, but if you don’t want to bother, go ahead and grab a pack.
- Silpat Baking Mats – I cannot even begin to explain my deep and abiding love for silicone baking mats. Nothing sticks to them. Notttthhhhhhing.
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How to Make French Dip Crescents
French Dip Crescent
Ingredients
- 2 packages crescent rolls 8 count
- 1 pound deli roast beef thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Swiss or provolone cheese cut in 16 equal sized pieces
- optional: Horseradish Sauce
- optional: Au Jus for dipping click here for my Easy Au Jus recipe!
Instructions
- Unroll crescents onto a large cookie sheet.
- Spread a small dab of horseradish on each crescent, then place a slice of roast beef and a piece of cheese on each crescent.
- Roll crescents starting from the wide end and ending at the narrow end.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes, until crescents are a golden color.
- Serve with Au Jus and enjoy!
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Nutrition
If you love French dips, try these French dip sliders next!
French Dip Crescents
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1-2012, 06-16-15
Kari Lindsay says
I just stumbled upon your blog and I'm so glad that I did. I am so in enamored with all of the things that you made with crescent roll dough. April, you're a clever girl!
Cassie says
I loved trying these out and the flavor was amazing. My one downside is the middle later of crescent is still slightly doughy….any tips for how to get the inside fully cooked without burning the outside?
April Woods says
Hi Cassie – We haven’t had that problem, I’m so sorry! Try lowering the heat and adding a few minutes to the cook time. It’s possible that your oven temp is a little bit off or that the heat circulates differently in your oven. I hope that helps! đ
Anonymous says
Mine came out soggy as well. I think next time I may use slices of cheese and put that on before the roast beef to see if that helps. I will cook them a few minutes more, too. The au jus was awesome!
Anonymous says
Looks pretty good… But I'm annoyed after reading this. Why do so many corrupt the term for a sauce derived from the meat's cooking? (Reduced or otherwise…) It's not 'au jus', it's simply 'jus'. Come on people, 'au' means 'with'; let's show some wisdom with our skill.
MommyNamedApril says
Do get over yourself.
Tessa Fusko says
Oh my, I cannot thank you enough! I have re blogged this recipe after finding it on Pinterest; you are helping build my content for a blogging class. Plus, as a culinary student, I look for quick and filling meals. Your blog has been my nifty find of the month(:
MommyNamedApril says
I'm sorry, what do you mean you reblogged my recipe?
Anonymous says
I think she means she stole your recipe and put it in her own blog w/o giving you credit or asking permission first…
Kristan Doyle says
made these for dinner… Family loved them. thank you. đ
restaurant Fort Lauderdale says
Oh my, all these really look so delectable! Any of these will definitely make a good snack after a hard dayâs work or after the kids come from school. I am certainly having these on my must-try list. Thank you for sharing. I love all your posts! By the way, you got some lovely photos in here!
Rachelle says
Cool!
jenna may says
just made this but added caramelized onions in the middle – so yummy! thanks for the idea!
Anonymous says
I just made this tonight with your au jus recipe and it was awesome! Such a great idea! The au jus was amazing too! Best I've ever had! Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I made this last night for Valentine's Day dinner and served with Baked Avocado fries…absolutely wonderful. I did bake the crescents for 30 minutes and they came out beautiful! I used Progresso French Onion Soup for dipping…yummy! So happy I found this recipe…will definitely make again!
Korilynn says
Oh my goodness. That looks so delicious. Why didn't I think of that. I'm going to try these. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
for anyone having an issue with the center being soggy or not done after allotted cooking time you might want to take a look at the pictures, you are probably rolling your crescents too tight, just a thought
Linda Boecker says
these crescent roll recipes look totally worth going off my low carb diet for – yummmmmm!!!
Sourav says
Thanks for the share
Stephanie says
My sister made these for her son’s first birthday party. They are amazing. I ate way more than I should’ve but they’re just that good. I’m glad inspiration struck!
April says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! <3
Brandi says
Made this last night for my family, it was amazing ! We love crescent rolls in any way!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I’ve never had French dip like this! It looks absolutely delicious and perfect for the holiday season!