Texas Toast French Dips
Indulgent Texas toast piled with warm roast beef and melty cheese, served with rich au jus for dipping. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices garlic Texas Toast (store-bought frozen) Follow package directions for baking.
- 8-12 ounces sliced roast beef (deli-style or leftover roast), warmed Warm gently to keep tender.
- 4-6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (or a mix) Provolone for mild melt, mozzarella for stretchy texture.
- 1 cup au jus sauce (store-bought or homemade) Use beef drippings and broth for homemade.
- to taste salt Season the beef lightly.
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings
- as desired sliced onions Offer on the side.
- as desired roasted peppers Offer on the side.
- as desired pickled jalapeños Offer on the side.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to the temperature listed on the Texas toast package (or 425°F if unspecified).
- Bake the garlic Texas toast according to package directions until edges are golden and the center is set. Remove from oven and set on a baking sheet.
- While the toast bakes, warm the roast beef in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until heated through — avoid boiling to keep it tender. Season lightly with pepper.
Assembly
- Top each slice of toast with a generous layer of warm roast beef. Lay cheese slices over the meat.
- Return the loaded toasts to the oven (or under the broiler for 1–2 minutes) until the cheese bubbles and melts. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Serving
- Serve immediately with heated au jus in small dipping bowls. Offer optional onions or peppers on the side so guests can customize.
Notes
For best texture, freeze components separately. Wrap roast beef tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Texas toast can be frozen before assembly. To keep the toast crisp when serving, crisp bread right before layering meat and cheese. Assemble in batches if needed.