Description
These French Dip Roast Beef Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring savory roast beef, melted cheese, and a hint of tangy mustard, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Served with a rich au jus dipping sauce, these pinwheels are perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Pinwheels:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Au Jus Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pinwheels: Roll out the puff pastry and layer with mustard, horseradish, roast beef, and cheese. Roll up and slice into pieces. Place on the baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the au jus sauce: Simmer beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan.
- Serve: Serve the pinwheels with the au jus sauce on the side. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- These pinwheels can be prepped ahead and baked fresh.
- Add sautéed onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use crescent roll dough as an alternative to puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
