Savory French Dip Pinwheels: Your New Favorite Snack

Indulge in these Easy French Dip Pinwheels filled with roast beef, provolone, and caramelized onions, served with homemade au jus.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 pinwheels

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pinwheels

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and flavor; substitute with margarine or olive oil for a dairy-free option.
2 medium Yellow Onions Provides sweetness; sweet onions or shallots can be used.
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves Introduces an aromatic note; use dried thyme sparingly as a substitute.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for enhancing flavor; swap with sea salt if preferred.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for enhancing flavor; swap with white pepper if preferred.
1 can Store-Bought Crescent Dough Convenient pastry base; use homemade puff pastry if desired.
8 ounces Provolone Cheese Melts beautifully; mozzarella or Swiss cheese can be alternatives.
12 ounces Sliced Deli Roast Beef The star ingredient; replace with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

For the Au Jus

2 cloves Garlic Adds depth of flavor; minced garlic powder can be an alternative.
2 cups Beef Stock Flavorful base; use homemade stock or vegetable broth for a lighter version.
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Brings umami depth; soy sauce can be a substitute.

Equipment

Skillet
Baking dish
medium saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and thyme, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
Unroll crescent dough and pinch seams. Layer provolone cheese, roast beef, and caramelized onions. Roll into a log and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
Arrange pinwheels in the baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
While baking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve the warm pinwheels with au jus for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be customized with mushrooms or different cheeses to suit your preferences. Serve warm for best results.

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