What is a French Dip Sandwich?

For a French dip sandwich you layer tender beef slices such as roast beef, leftover beef roast or prime rib, for example, inside a hoagie bun or French roll. Afterwards top the meat with sliced cheese, such as Swiss cheese or provolone cheese. Toast in the oven until crispy on the outside with melty cheese in the middle, then serve with warm au jus dipping sauce.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: juicy beef and melty cheese come together for a perfect sandwich dipped into delicious homemade au jus sauce
• Main Ingredients: hoagie rolls, roast beef (sliced leftover roast), provolone cheese, salted butter, au jus mix, sea salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion slices
• Cooking Method: oven baked, stovetop
• Nutrients: great source of protein with 40g per serving
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time, 15 minutes cook time
• Pairs well with: chips, fries, potato wedges, salads
• Special Equipment Needed: small saucepan, whisk, 9×13-inch baking dish, sheet pan, pastry brush

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love dipping sandwiches in sauce then you’ll love our Easy Baked Cheesy Meatball Sub Sandwich. This meatball stuffed sandwich bake is cheesy and full of flavor and tastes divine dipped into marinara sauce.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook a classic French dip sandwich in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Firstly, heat oven to 400ºF.

PREPARE SANDWICHES: While the au jus is cooking, layer ¼ lb of beef and 2 slices of cheese inside each roll. Additionally, you can spread a little worcestershire sauce on your roll and add onion slices, if you like. Afterwards, place rolls into a baking dish. Then, brush melted butter onto the top of each roll. Add a sprinkle of salt on top, if you prefer.

BAKE: Then place rolls in the oven on the center rack. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are golden and slightly crispy.

FINISH AND SERVE: When au jus is slightly thickened, remove from heat. Afterwards, pour into 4 small dipping bowls. Finally, serve sandwiches with au jus.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love tender and juicy pot roast then you’ll love our Dutch Oven Pot Roast Recipe. This slow cooked, rich and melt in your mouth pot roast tastes delicious and its leftovers work amazing for French Dip Sandwiches.

How To Store

Refrigerate: French dip sandwiches are best eaten fresh. However, you can wrap up cooled and undipped sandwiches in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Then keep them in the refrigerator until the next day. Store prepared au jus gravy leftovers in a separate airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Firstly make sure your au jus gravy has cooled completely. Then transfer it to a freezer safe container or freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. For easy portion control, we recommend freezing the au jus sauce first in an ice cube tray. As soon as the gravy cubes are solid, move them to a freezer-safe bag for longer storage in the freezer.

Defrosting: A great way to thaw au jus sauce is in the refrigerator overnight.

How To Reheat

Reheat defrosted au jus gravy in a saucepan on the stove or in a covered microwave save dish in the microwave. Additionally you can reheat your sandwiches in the microwave, oven or air fryer.

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Easy French Dip Sandwich in the Oven

Crispy sandwiches with sliced beef, melty cheese and a delicious au jus dipping sauce.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword french dip sandwich recipe, french dip sandwich, oven baked, french dips, the best french dip sandwich recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 sandwiches

Calories 494kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• small saucepan
• whisk
• baking dish
• pastry brush

Ingredients

• 4 hoagie rolls
• 1 lb roast beef or sliced leftover roast
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 2 tablespoon salted butter melted
• 5 tablespoon au jus mix or 1 packet
• 2 cups water or beef drippings

Optional Ingredients:

• ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
• dash of soy sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• onion slices

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and homemade au jus mix. Whisk until liquid begins to boil.
  
• Lower temperature and simmer for 15 minutes or until gravy is slightly thickened. Optional: Add a dash of soy sauce to your au jus.
  
• While the au jus is cooking, layer ¼ lb of beef and 2 slices of cheese inside each roll.
  
• Optional: spread a little worcestershire sauce on your roll and add onion slices under the cheese slices.
• Place rolls into a baking dish.
• Brush melted butter onto the top of each roll. Optional: sprinkle each with a little salt.
  
• Place in the oven on the center rack. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are golden and slightly crispy.
  
• When au jus is slightly thickened, remove from heat. Pour into 4 small dipping bowls.
• Serve sandwiches with au jus.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 2689mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 617mg | Iron: 13mg

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If you have a soft spot for the classic chicken parmesan, these oven baked Hawaiian roll sliders are going to blow you away. Not only are they packed with flavor, but you will only need simple ingredients, which you probably already have at home.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: Sweet Hawaiian buns, melted cheese, savory meatballs and parmesan topping make the most amazing pull apart meatball sliders. These mini meatball subs are easy to make and can feed a crowd.
• Main Ingredients: slider rolls, mozzarella cheese, chicken meatballs, parmesan cheese, butter, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder
• Cooking Method: oven baked
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 25 minutes cooking time
• Pairs well with: fresh green salad, pasta salad, antipasto salad, wedges and fries
• Special Equipment Needed: 9×13-inch baking dish, measuring spoons and cups, cutting board and knife

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this easy meatball sliders recipe, try our amazing Meatball Calzones. You’ll love these because they are so easy to make, you can fill them with chicken parmesan meatballs and they taste even better than take-out.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook Hawaiian roll sliders in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

BRUSH ON BUTTER: Melt a tablespoon of butter in a small bowl and brush it on the bottom half of the rolls.

ADD MARINARA: Spread the marinara sauce on top of the sliders. If you add extra sauce to your slider rolls before cooking they may become soggy. If you like more sauce, consider putting a layer of cheese on the bread then sauce.

ADD THE TOP BUNS: Place the top rolls on the cheese.

BASTE WITH BUTTER: Brush the sliders with melted butter. If you like your sliders extra buttery, add more melted butter before baking. Then baste the top layer of bread with delicious butter when you remove from the oven.

ADD SPICES: Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with black pepper and Italian seasoning.

COOKING TIME: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

UNCOVER: After 20 minutes, uncover the sliders and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish the top of the buns with fresh basil if you like, then serve and eat.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love meatball sandwiches then you’ll love our Meatball Sub Bombs. They are easy to make and the best appetizer for parties and game days. Served with a salad, they are also an easy weeknight dinner idea.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Keep leftover sliders in the fridge in an air tight container or ziploc bag up to 3 days.

Freeze: We don’t recommend freezing chicken parm sliders because of the sauce. Once it’s thawed, the rolls may become soggy.

How To Reheat

Reheat Hawaiian roll meatball slider leftovers in the oven at 350ºF until heated through. We recommend keeping them covered with aluminum foil while reheating. In case it has to go quick, you can also reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds. However, be careful, because the rolls will get squishy when microwaved for too long. Additionally, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for a few minutes.

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Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

These chicken meatball sliders are great for game day appetizers or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken meatball parm, chicken parm sliders, hawaiian roll meatball sliders, hawaiian roll sliders, meatball sliders

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 226kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

• 12 slider rolls
• 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 24 cooked chicken meatballs
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup marinara sauce plus more for dipping
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
• Slice slider rolls in half. Put the bottom half in the baking dish.
  
• Brush 1 tablespoon of melted butter on the rolls.
  
• Spread ⅓ cup marinara sauce over bottom of rolls.
  
• Place 2 meatballs on each roll.
  
• Top each roll with a slice of mozzarella.
  
• Sprinkle ⅓ cup parmesan cheese on top of mozzarella.
  
• Place the slider roll tops on top of the cheese. Baste with 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle top with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  
• Bake covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  
• Serve and eat.

Notes

• If you like your sliders extra buttery, add more melted butter before baking. Then baste the tops with butter when you remove from the oven.
• You can substitute the fresh mozzarella slices for other types of cheese like provolone or shredded mozzarella.
• If you add extra sauce to your slider rolls before cooking they may become soggy. If you like more sauce, consider putting a layer of cheese on the bread then sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg

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Why cook BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders in the Instant Pot?

While cooking pulled pork in the oven or slow cooker takes hours, the Instant Pot method makes it possible to serve pulled pork sliders in only 80 minutes. Not only does pressure cooking the meat drastically reduce the cooking time, it also produces the most tender and succulent bbq pulled pork.

Why You’ll Love This

• Notable: tender and juicy pulled pork with delicious BBQ sauce on soft buns and topped with crunchy coleslaw
• Main Ingredients: pork shoulder or butt roast, olive oil, beef broth, BBQ sauce, slider buns, light brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and coleslaw
• Cooking Method: Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Oven.
• Nutrients: 18g of protein per serving
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time, 75 minutes cooking time
• Pairs well with: chips, potato salad, macaroni salad, crusty white bread, corn
• Diets: dairy free
• Special Equipment Needed: Instant Pot, metal trivet, mixing bowl, instant read thermometer, forks

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: Looking for another scrumptious recipe for pork shoulder roast made in the Instant Pot? Then our flavor bursting, melt in your mouth Instant Pot Carnitas are perfect for you! They are easy to make and oh so good!

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions

This section shows how to cook BBQ pulled pork sandwiches in the Instant Pot, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. For instructions for the crockpot pulled pork sliders and oven pork roast pulled pork sliders see below.

SEAR: When oil is hot in saute mode, sear roast for about 2 minutes on each side, until it’s lightly browned. Remove and turn sauté off. Then pour beef broth into the pot and deglaze by scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

PRESSURE COOK: Place the metal trivet into the Instant Pot. Place the roast onto the trivet. Lock the lid, seal and set to high pressure for 65 minutes. Once cook time is done do a quick release to release the pressure in the pressure cooker. Use an instant read meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the roast. Pork roast is safe to eat at 145°F.

SHRED AND FINISH: Remove the pork roast and shred with forks. Set aside. Remove the metal trivet and discard any liquid from the pot. Next, return meat to the Instant Pot, add desired amount of BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Finally, place a generous amount of pulled pork on the bottom bun. Add coleslaw and additional BBQ sauce, if desired. Place bun tops on top and serve while warm.

Optional: Brush tops of buns with melted butter.

Other Ways of Preparing Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled pork can be prepared many different ways. Besides the Instant Pot, which is of course by far the quickest method, you can also cook the pork roast in the oven or in the slow cooker for a couple of hours.

Oven Pork Roast Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions

Sear the meat in a dutch oven first then set aside. Deglaze the pan and add enough cooking liquid. Return the meat to the pot and cover with a lid. Then slow roast the meat in the oven for about 3 hours at 300ºF. Afterwards remove the meat from the dutch oven and discard any leftover cooking liquid. Shred the meat with forks, return it to the pot and mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions

Sear the meat in a large pan first then transfer to the crockpot. Deglaze the pan and add to slow cooker together with any other cooking liquid. Make sure you scrap the bottom of the pan for all the good stuff! Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Afterwards remove the meat from the crockpot and discard any leftover cooking liquid. Shred the meat with forks, return it to the slow cooker and mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce.

What To Serve With Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled pork sliders are great as a game day snack or a full meal. These hearty sandwiches are often eaten alone but if you want to serve them with something try one of these ideas:

• Dill pickles or dill pickle spears: Serve these on the side or in slices on the slider, if you prefer.
• Beans: Baked beans are a classic side dish for pulled pork. Make your own or just open a can of baked beans.
• Side Salad: Make an easy Italian Salad as a side salad.
• BBQ Sauce: Serve your sliders with more BBQ sauces. A variety of sauces is great if you’re serving a crowd. Try sweet BBQ sauce or a tangy BBQ sauce with worcestershire sauce, or even a mustard BBQ sauce.

Make Ahead

BBQ pulled pork is a great meal to make ahead since you can either refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Make sure you let the dish cool completely before transfering it to an airtight or freezer safe container. You can reheat the pulled pork in the microwave, on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.

More Delicious Recipes

Try this dry rub recipe for baby back ribs in the oven and air fryer is the secret to the most delicious BBQ ribs ever. They’re easy to make, fall off the bone tender and you can’t beat this flavor! Or try these Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders and Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this delicious pumpkin quick bread, try our amazing Pumpkin Spice Pancake Recipe. You’ll love these pancakes because they are thick, fluffy and packed with pumpkin and warm spices.

How To Store

Refrigerate: After cooking, put pulled pork leftovers into the fridge within 2 hours of cooking. Store Instant Pot pulled pork in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Transfer leftover pulled pork to a freezer safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Reheating: Reheat your pork in the microwave in a covered microwave safe dish.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you also love everything BBQ then you’ll love our tender and juicy Crockpot BBQ meatballs. They are super easy to make and only require 10 minutes of hands on prep time.

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Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

The most succulent and flavorful BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. Cooked in the Instant Pot, the meat turns out tender and juicy and is ready in only 80 minutes!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose

Keyword BBQ pork sandwiches, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, Instant pot pulled pork, Instant pot pulled pork sliders

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 340kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• metal trivet
• forks
• mixing bowl

Ingredients

Rub Ingredients:

• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Pulled Pork Ingredients:

• 2-3 lbs pork shoulder roast or butt roast (not pork loin)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth or water
• ½-1 cup BBQ sauce homemade or store bought
• 10 slider buns

Garnish:

• 3 cups prepared coleslaw

Instructions

• Mix together the rub ingredients. Gently rub the spices all over the pork roast.
  
• Set Instant Pot to saute setting. Add 2 tablespoon of oil.
• When oil is hot, add roast to the pot. Sear roast for about 2 minutes on each side, until it’s lightly browned. Remove and turn saute off.
  
• Pour broth into the pot and deglaze by scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
  
• Place the metal trivet into the instant pot. Place the roast onto the trivet.
  
• Lock the lid, seal and set to high pressure for 65 minutes.
• Once cook time is done, do a quick release.
  
• Remove pork roast. Shred with two forks or cut into large chunks then shred with a fork. Set aside.
  
• Remove the metal trivet and liquid from the pot.
• Return the shredded pork to the pot. Then add BBQ sauce to the pot and stir to mix. Add more BBQ sauce, if desired.
  
• Top slider buns with shredded pork and coleslaw. Serve while warm.
  

Notes

• For a 4 lb pork roast, pressure cook on high for 80 minutes.
• Store leftover shredded pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze shredded pork in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. 
• If you want a thinner sauce, reserve ¼ cup of the cooking liquid and whisk it together with the BBQ sauce before adding shredded pork back into the pot.

Oven Pork Roast Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions

Sear the meat in a dutch oven first then set aside. Deglaze the pan and add enough cooking liquid. Return the meat to the pot and cover with a lid. Then slow roast the meat in the oven for about 3 hours at 300ºF. Afterwards remove the meat from the dutch oven and discard any leftover cooking liquid. Shred the meat with forks, return it to the pot and mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions

Sear the meat in a large pan first then transfer to the crockpot. Deglaze the pan and add to slow cooker together with any other cooking liquid. Make sure you scrap the bottom of the pan for all the good stuff! Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Afterwards remove the meat from the crockpot and discard any leftover cooking liquid. Shred the meat with forks, return it to the slow cooker and mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

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And, if you STILL find yourself with extra eggs, we’ve got 22 more delicious ways to eat hard boiled eggs.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EGG SALAD SANDWICH RECIPE

✔️ Bacon! Of course, you can omit the bacon, but we love this sandwich with bacon.

✔️ Egg salad is a great way to use leftover hard boiled eggs.

✔️ This egg salad is quick and easy to make in about 10 minutes.

✔️ We love this perfect mixture of seasonings to egg ratio and you will as well!

EGG SALAD SANDWICH INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for egg salad sandwiches, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of these in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

• Hard-boiled Eggs: Buy peeled hard-boiled eggs or boil your own ahead of time using your stovetop, oven, instant pot, crock pot, air fryer.
• Mayonnaise: Mayo helps hold it all together and contributes a creamy texture.
• Mustard: We’re using yellow mustard but you can also use Dijon mustard (a bit creamier) or honey mustard (a bit sweeter). We don’t recommend grainy mustard as it changes the texture.
• Green Onion: Contributes a mild onion flavor, but you can also use chives or shallots.
• Salt and Pepper: Adds depth of flavor.
• Bacon: Bacon contributes a rich flavor and crunchy texture. You can substitute turkey bacon, vegetarian bacon or omit it entirely.
• Croissants (or rolls): Your favorite rolls or bread. Wraps, lettuce and bell pepper cups are also a great alternative to the traditional sandwich.
• Tomato: Choose your favorite variety of large tomato, or leave it off entirely.
• Lettuce: Lettuce adds a little crunch and is totally optional.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Enjoy this great bacon and egg sandwich recipe as a great addition to a full meal with these other recipes:

• Salmon Pasta Salad – A fresh and light cold pasta salad.
• Brown Sugar Glazed Ham – Rich and flavorful, this dish can be served hot or cold.
• Air Fryer Asparagus – Perfectly seasoned, tender and crisp asparagus in just minutes.
• Blackberry Cocktail – This blackberry gin spritzer is delicious all year round.
• Blackberry and Apple Crisp – A sweet, satisfying dessert full of fresh flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to make an easy egg sandwich with some photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, step-by-step photos, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

CHOP EGGS: Chop the eggs into large chunks and place in a large bowl.

COMBINE: Add mayonnaise, mustard, green onion, celery, salt and pepper to the chopped eggs.

🔴 Optional: Crumble the bacon and mix into the egg salad.

MIX: Use forks to break the egg and mix the egg salad together. Taste to make sure seasonings are correct.

ADD TO CROISSANTS: Cut open the croissants. Use a quarter of the egg salad mixture on each sandwich. Add bacon on top of egg salad. Add your other favorite sandwich toppings, like tomato and lettuce.

⚠️ TIPS FOR THE BEST BACON EGG SALAD SANDWICH

Follow these tips to make the best egg salad sandwiches.

✔️ Use fresh hard boiled eggs. You may love an Easter Egg Hunt but if those eggs have been sitting outside for 6 hours in the sun you might want to think twice about eating them.

✔️ Taste the egg mixture. Everyone has different taste buds. Taste the egg salad! If you think it needs a bit more salt or pepper or another ingredient go ahead and add it to your taste.

✔️ The bread, the bread, the bread. A tasty croissant or an artisan bread is our favorite but use your favorite type of bread.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Egg salad can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing egg salad because the eggs become tough and rubbery when defrosted. This is a recipe best served fresh or soon after making.

MORE EGG RECIPES

If you love eggs you’ll want to try our Breakfast Bites, Instant Pot Egg Bites, or Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs.

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  Air Fryer Egg Bites
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  Instant Pot Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
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  Air Fryer Breakfast Biscuit Bites

HOW TO HARD BOIL EGGS

There are a lot of ways to hard boil an egg. The Stove Top Method is the most popular but you might want to try one of these other methods.

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  Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
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  Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
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  Crock Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
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  Oven Hard Boiled Eggs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What side dish goes with egg salad sandwiches?

A crisp pickle and potato chips with your sandwich make great picnic lunch. For a full meal, we also recommend serving this with air fryer asparagus and glazed spiral ham. It’s also great with fruit salad, potato salad, macaroni salad or carrot & raisin salad.

How long does egg salad last?

Egg salad can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Are egg salad sandwiches bad for you?

While eggs and mayo can be high in fat and cholesterol, there is a healthier way to prepare this recipe. We suggest skipping the egg yolks, using less mayo or a low-fat substitute, and piling on the fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomato, cucumber or radishes. You can also swap a lettuce wrap or bell pepper cup for the bread.

What if my egg mixture is too watery?

It may be that your eggs have been overcooked. When eggs are over-boiled, they will continue to get more watery the longer they sit in the hot water. Egg salad itself can get watery after it sits for a while, though. To counteract this, make sure the eggs aren’t overcooked and chill them before chopping. You can also mix in a tablespoon of very fine bread crumbs to absorb extra moisture.

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Egg Salad Sandwich

All-American smooth, savory egg salad sandwiches that are perfect or Easter, picnics or anytime.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon and egg sandwich, croissant sandwich, easter leftovers, egg salad sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 462kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 ½ tspn yellow mustard
• 1 green onion
• 1 rib celery
• ⅛ tspn salt
• ¼ tspn pepper
• 4 slices bacon, cooked
• 4 croissants

Instructions

• Chop the eggs into small pieces and place in a bowl.
  
• Add the mayonnaise, mustard, thinly chopped green onion, finely chopped celery, salt and pepper into the bowl with the egg pieces.
  
• Combine all the ingredients together with a spoon or spatula. Taste to make sure the seasonings are correct.
  
• Cut open the croissants. Use a quarter of the egg salad mixture on each sandwich.
  
• Add bacon on top of egg salad. Add your other favorite sandwich toppings, like tomato and lettuce.
  

Notes

• Optional: Crumble the bacon and mix into the egg salad.
• Buy peeled hard-boiled eggs or boil your own ahead of time.  One way to hard-boil eggs on the stove top is to put eggs into a stock pot. Pour water over the eggs until they are just covered. Bring to a boil. When the water gets to a rolling boil, cover with a lid and remove from the heat. Let sit for 15 minutes. Take  the eggs out of the pot and place in a bowl full of ice water.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

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You can be super creative with these biscuit bites and fill them with pretty much anything you like. This recipe is great for using up any leftover chicken, turkey, bacon, or even taco meat.

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

• 3 CHEESE BOMBS – Soft and flaky biscuit dough wrapped around melty cheese makes one of the world’s best appetizers.

• BREAKFAST BISCUIT BITES – These biscuit bites are filled with scrambled eggs and crisp bacon for a perfect handheld breakfast.

• PIZZA BOMBS – Simply add some chopped pepperoni to your cheese center, then prepare as described.

HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH BITES INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ham and cheese slider bombs ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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• Refrigerated biscuits: We used large canned Grands biscuits, but canned crescent dough or pizza dough can be substituted.
• Cheddar Cheese: You can substitute your favorite cheese.
• Ham: Use grilled ham, honey ham or any deli ham of your choice. If you are out of ham, you can use other meats such as bacon, pepperoni or whatever meat you prefer.
• Butter
• Italian seasoning: Oregano or pizza seasoning can be substituted. Another great option to add some additional flavor would be a sprinkle of everything-bagel seasoning.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Enjoy this great recipe together with these other recipes:

• PASTA SALAD – Salmon, pasta, spinach and the perfect vinaigrette make this healthy and delicious salad ideal for a nice lunch.

• SERVE WITH FRESH FRUIT – Melon slices, pineapple, fresh berries or a fruit salad would go well with this dish.

• SERVE WITH A DIP – Air fryer ham and cheese sandwich bombs taste great with a dip. Marinara sauce, honey mustard sauce, ranch dressing or dijon mustard are yummy choices.

INSTRUCTIONS

If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• knife and cutting board
• pastry brush
• air fryer

PREPARE DOUGH: Open the can of biscuits and separate dough pieces. Split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 pieces of biscuit dough.

KITCHEN TIP

In case you don’t have any canned biscuits at hand, you can also use refrigerated canned crescent dough or pizza dough.

SHAPE DOUGH: Flatten each biscuit piece into a circular shape.

FILL: Add 1 cube of cheese and some ham to each biscuit.

SHAPE BISCUIT BOMBS: Wrap the biscuit dough around the ham and cheese and seal closed with your fingers.

KITCHEN TIP

Make sure the biscuits are closed up so they don’t open in the air fryer and leak cheese all over. 

BASTE WITH BUTTER: Baste the tops of the ham and cheese bites with the melted butter using a pastry brush.

KITCHEN TIP

If you like your ham and cheese bombs extra buttery, baste the tops with butter again after they are done baking.

SPRINKLE WITH TOPPING: Sprinkle ham and cheese slider bombs with Italian seasoning.

KITCHEN TIP

Try sprinkling a little salt on top before cooking for a bit of a salty kick. Another option would be a sprinkle with some freshly grated parmesan cheese or everything-bagel seasoning.

PLACE IN AIR FRYER: Place ham and cheese bites into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

AIR FRY BISCUIT BITES: Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes.

COOL: Let them cool for a few minutes before eating. Serve with fresh fruit.

KITCHEN TIP

If the ham and cheese sandwich bites look dry after they come out of the air fryer, baste the tops again with melted butter.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: If you have leftover ham and cheese sandwich bombs, store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.

Freeze: If you would like to freeze your leftovers, individually wrap each biscuit bite with plastic wrap and then put them into a ziptop freezer bag or an airtight container. Biscuit bombs can be frozen for up to a month.

Defrost: To defrost, unwrap desired number of biscuit bites completely and put them on a microwave safe plate. Cover them with a paper towel and reheat in the microwave for 1 – 1 ½ minutes depending on your machine.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does it matter what kind of refrigerated dough I use?

You can use refrigerated canned biscuits, crescent or pizza dough for similar results.

I don’t have an air fryer. Can these ham and cheese bites also be baked in the oven?

Yes, you can also place the ham and cheese bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 375ºF for about 10 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Brush biscuits again with melted butter.

Can I add other meats and cheeses to the filling?

Yes, you can add Swiss cheese, Gruyere, pepper jack, brie or any type of cheese you prefer, as well as pepperoni or bacon instead of the ham.

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Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bites

These delicious ham and cheese sandwich bombs are a great appetizer, snack, party food or lunch idea.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer appetizers, ham and cheese sandwich, ham and cheese slider bombs, hot ham and cheese biscuits

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Servings 16 bites

Calories 158kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

• knife and cutting board
• pastry brush
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 can large refrigerator biscuits
• 6 oz cheddar cheese cubed into 16 pieces
• 2 oz ham diced
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

• Open the can of biscuits. Split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 dough pieces.
  
• Add 1 cube of cheese and some ham to each biscuit.
  
• Pull the sides of the biscuit up and pinch them together to secure.
  
• Baste the tops of the ham and cheese bombs with the melted butter using a pastry brush.
  
• Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  
• Place ham and cheese sandwich bites into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two sets, depending on the size of your air fryer.
  
• Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes.
• Remove ham and cheese bombs from air fryer when the tops are a deep golden brown and they are baked through.
  
• Let them cool for a few minutes before eating.
  

Notes

Make sure the biscuits are closed up so they don’t open in the air fryer and leak cheese all over. 

 

Optional: Sprinkle some fresh grated parmesan cheese on top of the ham and cheese biscuit bombs before cooking. 

 

If biscuit bites are too close together in the air fryer they might cook together and therefore may not cook completely within 6 minutes. If this occurs, increase cook time. 

 

Serve with fresh fruit. 

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

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