Go Back
A mouthwatering French Dip Grilled Cheese sandwich served with a side of dipping sauce.

French Dip Grilled Cheese

A mouthwatering sandwich combining savory roast beef, melty Swiss cheese, and crispy sourdough bread, perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Comfort Food, dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese Use high-quality Swiss cheese for best flavor.
  • 8 oz Roast beef Use freshly sliced roast beef.
  • 1 cup Beef broth Warmed for dipping.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Softened, for spreading on bread.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by heating a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Cooking
  1. Place one slice, butter-side down, in the skillet.
  2. Layer Swiss cheese and roast beef on the bread in the skillet.
  3. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
  5. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes more.
Serving
  1. Meanwhile, heat beef broth in a small pot until warm.
  2. Slice the sandwich in half and serve with warm beef broth for dipping.

Notes

Experiment with different types of cheese or add sautéed onions or peppers for a tasty twist. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 1 month.