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Big Mac Sliders Recipe

Big Mac Sliders Recipe
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These Big Mac Sliders capture the iconic flavors of the classic McDonald’s burger in a fun, bite-sized form. Featuring a homemade Big Mac sauce, juicy seasoned beef, melted American cheese, pickles, lettuce, and sesame-topped slider buns, these sliders make an irresistible appetizer or party snack that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Buns & Toppings

  • 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or other slider buns)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 24–30 dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese

  • 9 slices American cheese

Big Mac Sauce

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish or sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sugar, yellow mustard, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add ground beef, chopped onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are softened, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
  4. Drain Excess Liquid: Remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess fat or liquid from the cooked beef and onion mixture to avoid soggy sliders.
  5. Assemble Bottom Buns: Place the bottoms of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin, even layer of the Big Mac sauce on each bottom bun to enhance flavor.
  6. Add Beef and Cheese: Spoon the cooked beef and onion mixture evenly over the sauced bottom buns. Cover the beef with slices of American cheese as evenly as possible to ensure melty coverage.
  7. Add Pickles: Place dill pickle slices over the cheese layer, spacing them so each slider gets an adequate amount of pickles for that signature crunch and tang.
  8. Bake Partially: Bake the assembled sliders in the oven for 8-10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and ingredients to warm through.
  9. Add Lettuce and Sauce: Remove the sliders from the oven, then add shredded lettuce and a final drizzle or spread of the Big Mac sauce over the pickles for fresh flavor.
  10. Top Buns Preparation: Spread the remaining Big Mac sauce on the underside of the top slider buns to complement the bottom layers.
  11. Assemble Sliders: Place the top buns onto each slider carefully, pressing lightly to combine all layers evenly.
  12. Butter and Sesame Toppings: Melt the butter in a small bowl, then brush the tops of the buns with melted butter. Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over each buttered bun top for that classic Big Mac look.
  13. Final Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the sliders are warmed through and the buns are nicely toasted.
  14. Serve Warm: Remove the foil and serve your delicious Big Mac Sliders warm to enjoy the melty cheese, savory beef, tangy pickles, and creamy sauce in every bite.

Notes

  • You can prepare the Big Mac sauce a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
  • Hawaiian rolls add a subtle sweetness that complements the savory flavors but feel free to use your favorite slider buns.
  • For extra juiciness, use 80/20 ground beef, though lean beef reduces grease.
  • Serve with extra sauce or pickles on the side for guests who want more zing.
  • To freeze: assemble sliders without lettuce, wrap tightly, and freeze; thaw and add fresh lettuce before serving.

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