Here’s a delicious, easy recipe for Baked French Dip Biscuits—perfect for a cozy dinner or game-day meal. Think tender, buttery biscuits filled with roast beef and gooey cheese, served with savory au jus for dipping.
🥖🧀 Baked French Dip Biscuits
Ingredients (makes 6–8 biscuits)
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Filling
- 1–1½ cups cooked roast beef, thinly sliced
- ½–1 cup shredded Swiss or provolone cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Au Jus (for dipping)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Make the biscuits
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently fold a few times.
- Roll or pat out to about 1-inch thick and cut into rounds (or scoop with a biscuit cutter).
3. Assemble the biscuits
- Pre-bake biscuits for 5–7 minutes to slightly firm up (optional but helps prevent soggy bottoms).
- Carefully slice biscuits horizontally.
- Layer roast beef, cheese, and a small smear of Dijon mustard (if using).
- Top with the other biscuit half.
4. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until biscuits are golden and cheese is melted.
(Optional: brush tops with melted butter before baking for extra richness.)
5. Make the au jus
While biscuits bake, combine beef broth, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan.
Simmer for 5–10 minutes until flavors meld.
6. Serve
- Serve hot with warm au jus on the side for dipping.
- Optionally add caramelized onions or horseradish sauce for extra flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Mini sliders: Make smaller biscuits for appetizer-sized sandwiches.
- Cheesy garlic: Brush tops with garlic butter and sprinkle extra cheese.
- Slow-cooker beef: Use shredded slow-cooked beef instead of pre-cooked slices.
- Spicy twist: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or chipotle mayo.
I can also provide a shortcut one-pan version using store-bought biscuits and roast beef if you want to make it in under 20 minutes.