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French Dip Crescent Ring

Serve French dips in a tasty and unexpected way with this French Dip Crescent Ring. A layer of caramelized onions adds a rich depth of flavor and there’s a homemade au jus for dipping.

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Easy French Dip Crescent Ring Recipe

French dip sandwiches are ever popular and it’s for good reason. The classic flavor of a rich broth and roast beef is universal in appeal. My family is no different, they love these types of handheld meals that can be enjoyed in a causal manner especially after a hectic day. This recipe takes a classic in a different direction utilizing crescent rolls for the dough. It makes a spectacular casual meal, game day snack or appetizer.

ingredients to make French Dip Crescent Ring

How to Make the BEST French Dip Crescent Ring

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade French Dip Crescent Ring: Two 8 ounce tubes crescent rolls, provolone cheese, chive and onion cream cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, roast beef, Parmesan cheese, large egg beaten with cold water.
  • Ingredients for Caramelized Onions: Vidalia onions, butter, garlic, fresh thyme, balsamic vinegar, granulated sugar, salt and black pepper.
  • Ingredients for Au Jus: Beef Stock, salted butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Sheet pan, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, cheese grater, skillet and saucepan.
  • Don’t be intimidated by the list of ingredients for this recipe, they’re all readily available and easy to find. This recipe does involve several steps, but all are easy to complete. To save time, you can break them up.
  • For a timesaver, prepare the onions and jus one day in advance and chill. After a busy day, you’ll have the ingredients ready to go and all it takes is assembling and rewarming the jus while the crescent ring bakes.
  • Horseradish is complimentary to the roast beef and balances the sweetness of the onions. If your family doesn’t care for it, you can omit that ingredient in the cream cheese spread. Likewise, you can adjust he amount using more or less, to your taste.
  • You can divide this into as many pieces as you need depending on how it’s being served. I typically will cut it into 16 wedges for gameday snacking and small bites. If you’re serving it as a meal with a salad, larger slices work best depending on the appetites’ of those you’re serving.
French Dip Crescent Ring with au jus

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You can serve this crescent ring with or without the au jus. You can also make the onions and au jus in advance to save time. Scroll down for full printable recipe:

  • Onions – Cook onions with butter until beginning to soften. Lower the heat and add garlic, thyme, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cook over medium heat until golden and sweet about 12-15 minutes until the color is a medium brown and reduced. Remove to a bowl.
  • Au Jus –  In the same skillet cook butter and garlic to soften. Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and let cook gently while crescent ring bakes.
  • Crescent Ring – Unroll crescent rolls, separating each triangle. Arrange in a sunburst pattern on prepared baking sheet, with pointed ends of the triangles facing outward. The bases should overlap.
  • Arrange 6 slices provolone over the widest portion base of the rolls.
  • Whisk together cream cheese, mayonnaise and horseradish. Spread evenly over cheese.
  • Over the cream cheese, arrange roast beef, caramelized onions and final 6 slices of cheese forming a ring at the base. Fold triangle tips over filling and tuck under base to secure.
  • Brush on all sides with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake per the recipe until golden.
  • Slice into desired size portions and serve with au jus for dipping.

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More Easy Crescent Roll Recipes to Make

Crescent rolls are a convenience item that can save the day expediting the preparation of most any meal. A few recipes using crescent rolls that you may enjoy:

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French Dip Crescent Ring

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: french-dip-crescent-ring, french-dip-recipes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 272kcal

Ingredients

  • Caramelized Onions:
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 large Vidalia onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme strip leaves from stem
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Crescent Ring:
  • 2 8 oz tubes crescent rolls
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 oz chive and onion cream cheese softened
  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1-2 Tbsp horseradish adjust to your taste
  • 1 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tbsp cold water
  • 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • Au Jus:
  • 1 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme strip leaves from stem

Instructions

  • Make Onions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, cook for 2-3 minutes, just until beginning to soften. Lower heat to medium. To the skillet add garlic, thyme, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cook over medium heat until golden and sweet about 12-15 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside. (The longer they cook the more intense the caramelization and flavor)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • Assemble Crescent Ring: Unroll crescent rolls, separating each triangle. Arrange in a sunburst pattern on prepared baking sheet, with pointed ends of the triangles facing outward. The bases should overlap.
  • Arrange 6 slices provolone over the widest portion base of the rolls. In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, mayonnaise and horseradish. Spread evenly over cheese.
  • Over the cream cheese, arrange roast beef, caramelized onions and final 6 slices of cheese forming a ring at the base. Fold triangle tips over filling and tuck under base to secure.
  • Brush on all sides with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden and cheese has melted.
  • Make Au Jus: Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for onions, add 1 Tbsp butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute to soften. Add stock, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and let cook gently while crescent ring bakes. (You can make this up to 2 days in advance and reheat.)
  • Serve: After baking, rest on the counter for 3-5 minutes.
  • Slice into desired size pieces and serve au jus on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg
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