Easy Big Mac Sliders
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If you love the classic Big Mac burgers from McDonald’s, this Big Mac sliders recipe is a fun way to enjoy the same iconic flavors in a bite-sized form. Juicy beef, crisp lettuce, dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and a generous layer of special Big Mac sauce all come together on buttery sesame seed buns.
This easy slider recipe works as a party or game day appetizer or as an easy dinner idea.
We used to love singing the jingle for these growing up. “Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun”. Anyone else remember that?
These mini Big Macs are a great way to feed a crowd because they come together so easily.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A copycat Big Mac sliders recipe that captures the real deal flavor
- Easy slider recipe with little prep and simple sauce ingredients
- Perfect crowd pleaser for game day, family dinners, or casual get-togethers
- Buttery sesame seed rolls brushed with melted butter and sesame seeds on top of the buns
- Very easy to customize.
Ingredients for homemade Big Mac sliders
Ingredients For the Big Mac Sauce:
- Mayonnaise
- Pickle relish
- Mustard
- Paprika
- Granulated sugar
- White vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Ingredients For the Sliders:
- Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Chopped white onion
- Mild cheddar cheese
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Hamburger-style dill pickles
- Mini slider buns
- Unsalted butter
- Sesame seeds
- Prepared Big Mac sauce (from above)
How to make these easy sliders
Sauce Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Slider Directions:
Step 1 – Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2 – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Break up the beef as it cooks until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Step 3 – Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cooked beef over the buns.
Step 4 – Evenly spread the cooked beef over the buns. Drizzle with half of the prepared Big Mac sauce.
Step 5 – Top with cheddar cheese slices, chopped onions, and dill pickles.
Step 6 – Spread a layer of sauce on the underside of the top buns and place them over the sliders.
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Step 7 – Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl and brush over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle on sesame seeds. Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the buns are golden brown.
Lift the top buns and add shredded lettuce, then replace the buns.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips ⏱️
- Use a large skillet over medium heat to cook the seasoned ground beef mixture, then drain excess grease before assembling.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the bottom buns in your baking dish for layers that hold together well.
- A baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil helps prevent mess when assembling.
- Always brush melted butter over the tops of the slider buns to get that golden finish.
- Slice rolls cleanly with a serrated knife, so the top buns don’t tear.
- For the best part of the flavor, let the homemade Big Mac sauce rest in a small bowl or airtight container in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey if you want a lighter option.
- Try Hawaiian rolls in place of sesame seed buns for a slightly sweet twist.
- Switch out cheddar cheese for slices of American cheese or American cheese slices to keep it closer to the iconic McDonald’s burger.
- Add a little extra onion mixture or chopped white onion for stronger flavor.
- For a fun recipe variation, make a mini Big Mac salad using the same classic flavors without the buns.
- Leftover Big Mac sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat covered in aluminum foil on a cookie sheet or baking sheet until warm.
FAQs About Big Mac Sliders
Yes, keep the homemade Big Mac sauce in a small bowl or airtight container in the fridge. It tastes even better after sitting for a few hours.
Crispy french fries, sweet potato fries, potato chips, or tater tots all pair perfectly with this crowd pleaser.
Add the shredded crisp lettuce at the very end, after baking, so it stays fresh and crunchy.
Yes, make two batches in separate baking dishes or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to bake more at once.
Yes, the seasoned ground beef mixture, homemade Big Mac sauce with sweet pickle relish, cheddar or American cheese, dill pickles, and sesame seeds bring that classic Big Mac flavor in mini slider form.
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Big Mac Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Big Mac Sliders
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium white onion – chopped
- 6 to 8 slices mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup hamburger-style dill pickles
- 12- count mini slider buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Prepared Big Mac sauce from above
Instructions
- Sauce Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slider Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Break up the beef as it cooks until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the cooked beef over the buns. Drizzle with half of the prepared Big Mac sauce.
- Top with cheddar cheese slices, chopped onions, and dill pickles.
- Spread a layer of sauce on the underside of the top buns and place them over the sliders.
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl and brush over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle on sesame seeds.
- Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. Lift the top buns and add shredded lettuce, then replace the buns.
Notes
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I made this for dinner tonight and absolutely loved it!