The ultimate sandwich in a handy mini form.
Pop quiz time: What’s in a Big Mac?
That was an easy one, right? It’s two-all-beef-patties-special-sauce-lettuce-cheese-pickles-onions-on-a-sesame-seed-bun. It’s kind of the ultimate sandwich – an extra-large burger with everything.
Big Macs would make great party food, except for one problem: they’re too big. Guests come with different-sized appetites, and not everyone is hungry enough to scarf down two-all-beef-patties with everything. Some people might only want half of one, while others could easily eat two.
These Big Mac Sliders are the solution. They’ve got all the fixings that make the Big Mac so special, but in a smaller form that fits easily in one hand. So your guests can have just one, or as many as it takes to satisfy their appetite.
Of course, if you made these the way McDonald’s does – frying up each beef patty in a skillet – making a whole batch would be a real hassle.
So I use a simpler shortcut: I roast the beef in a big sheet pan, then lay it right on top of your tray of slider buns. Top it with the special-sauce-lettuce-cheese etcetera, put on the bun tops, and sprinkle on sesame seeds for that final on-a-sesame-seed-bun touch.
And presto, Big Macs for the crowd – no drive-through required.
How to make Big Mac Sliders
- Preheat oven to 350 F. In bowl mix together all sauce ingredients, cover and refrigerate.
- Combine your ground beef, salt and pepper and minced onion.
- In a large baking dish (we used 11″x13″) or sheet pan, press your ground beef into a rectangle (you can use a 9″x13″ pan for leaner ground beef that shrinks less).
- Bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165.
- Remove from oven and top with cheese, place back in oven and bake just until melted.
- Add bottom of slider buns to a baking dish, spread half of your sauce over the bottom of buns then top with shredded lettuce then top with your ground beef slice.
- Sprinkle on your chopped onions and then layer your pickles over top, drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Top with slider bun tops, brush with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Big Mac Sliders
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 Tbs French dressing
- 1 Tbs sweet relish
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sliders
- 2 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper
- 1 Tbs minced onion
- 6 slices American cheese
- Shredded lettuce about 1 cup
- Finely chopped onion 2 Tbs roughly
- Sliced dill pickles
- Slider buns 12 count
- 2 Tbs melted butter
- 1 Tbs sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In bowl mix together all sauce ingredients, cover and refrigerate.
- In bowl mix together your ground beef, salt and pepper and minced onion.
- In a large baking dish (we used 11"x13") or sheet pan, press your ground beef into a rectangle (you can use a 9"x13" pan for leaner ground beef that shrinks less).
- Bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165.
- Remove from oven and top with cheese, place back in oven and bake just until melted.
- Add bottom of slider buns to a baking dish, spread half of your sauce over the bottom of buns then top with shredded lettuce then top with your ground beef slice.
- Sprinkle on your chopped onions and then layer your pickles over top, drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Top with slider bun tops, brush with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Information:
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Barbara Brown says
I do love this recipe. Small size, indulging without going to the real thing.. Suggest toasting buns and using lean beef as these ended up a little sloppy.
Katie says
We made this the other night for our family. Kids all loved sliders so much that hubby and I had to share the last one! Next time we’ll make two batches.
Corey says
Yay! So happy everyone loved it Katie!
Diana says
Perfect recipe for a house full of hungry guys! Everyone said they were awesome and taste just like Big Macs!!
Corey says
Awesome! So happy everyone loved it!
Anna Emery says
Quick & easy dinner idea & turned out awesome! A big hit with my teenager! Will be part of our dinner rotation!
Corey says
Awesome Anna! It’s on of our favorites too!
BlueJeanne says
Made twice now. Once with beef and once with turkey. The beef was best…
Alexis says
Is is 330 cal per slider plzs let me know thxs😊
Corey says
Yes. I hope you love them.
Alexis says
Thxs and I do they are so good make them every week
Corey says
Lol! They make our meal plan at least once a month too! haha
Laura Jean says
What fat % works best for the beef? I don’t want them to turn out soggy.
Kathi says
Love this recipe but I made them with the Hawaiian rolls – OMG – are they ever good. Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I had enough for 2 dinners as there is only me now.
Marlo says
How soon ahead could you make the meat section? I have family coming for graduation and will be busy and wanted something easy.
Corey says
You could make that a couple days ahead of time and refrigerate. Great idea to save time!
Pam says
These are awesome will make again!
Joni says
Delicious! I made these for a group of friends standing outside around a fire last night. It was a welcome change from the usual hot ham & cheese sliders, and everyone loved them. I shared your website with them because they all wanted to know where I found the recipe. Thank you for the clear directions, and a perfect treat to share with friends!
Corey says
Thank you so much for the sweet comment and for sharing my site with you friends! I am so happy to hear that you all loved the sliders 🙂
Lisa says
If I make ahead of time and refrigerate ho would you suggest I reheat? Can’t wait to try them!
Corey says
I would reheat in the oven 🙂
Jenn says
Any suggestions on what I could substitute the french dressing with? I do t want to buy a whole bottle for just 2 Tablespoons.
Corey says
Sorry Jenn, I have only made the recipe as written. At our local store, they do sell smaller bottle, so you might want to check out your store.