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French Dip Pull Apart Bread with Tender Roast Beef and Melty Cheese Recipe

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This French Dip Pull Apart Bread is a deliciously savory party appetizer or main dish featuring a crusty sourdough or Italian loaf filled with tender deli roast beef and a blend of melted cheeses. Baked to golden perfection and served with warm au jus dipping sauce, it’s perfect for game day, casual dinners, or any gathering where sharing flavorful comfort food is the goal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings

Ingredients

Bread and Meat

  • 1 large crusty loaf of bread (sourdough or Italian round)
  • 12 oz deli roast beef, thinly sliced

Cheeses

  • 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Swiss cheese

Butter Mixture

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Au Jus

  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 2½ cups water (for au jus)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the assembled bread.
  2. Prepare Bread: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the loaf in a crosshatch pattern, making sure not to slice all the way through to the bottom, creating pockets for stuffing.
  3. Stuff Bread: Evenly insert thinly sliced roast beef into the cuts, followed by layering shredded provolone or mozzarella and grated Swiss cheese into the same crevices.
  4. Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped parsley, mixing well.
  5. Brush Bread: Generously brush the butter mixture over the entire loaf, ensuring it seeps into the cuts for maximum flavor.
  6. Wrap and Bake: Loosely wrap the stuffed loaf in foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld.
  7. Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and the bread has developed a golden, crispy crust.
  8. Prepare Au Jus: While the bread bakes, prepare the au jus dipping sauce according to the packet instructions using 2½ cups of water.
  9. Serve: Serve the warm pull-apart bread immediately alongside the warm au jus for dipping to enjoy a melty, flavorful experience.

Notes

  • Slice the roast beef into smaller pieces for easier stuffing between the cuts.
  • Swap the provolone and Swiss cheeses with Gruyère or white cheddar for a different flavor profile.
  • This dish is best enjoyed immediately while the cheese is warm and melty.
  • Leftovers can be reheated wrapped in foil to maintain moisture and texture.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishestocook.com/french-dip-pull-apart-bread-with-tender-roast-beef-and-melty-cheese-recipe/