Big Mac Sliders
User Reviews
4
Big Mac Sliders
Description
These Big Mac Sliders recreate the iconic burger experience in a smaller, shareable form. The main components include lean ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic and onion powders, cooked with diced onions for added flavor. Each slider is built on a small bun or Hawaiian roll, layered with melted American or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, and sliced pickles. A signature sauce made from mayonnaise, relish, yellow mustard, ketchup, and spices is spread on the buns to mimic the classic flavor.
After assembling, the sliders are brushed with melted butter, optionally topped with sesame seeds, and baked to melt the cheese and warm the bread. The result is a cohesive, juicy slider with a balance of savory beef, creamy sauce, and crisp vegetables. These sliders work well as party appetizers or a fun meal where bite-sized servings are preferred.
The recipe provides straightforward instructions for cooking and assembly, encouraging use of fresh or pre-made ingredients such as sauces and buns. The focus is on building the sandwich layers and finishing with baking for melted cheese, making these achievable for home cooks seeking a casual, flavorful snack or meal option.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. ground beef lean
- 1 yellow onion chopped and divided, medium
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 lices American cheese or sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce , shredded
- 1/4 cup pickles , sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- sesame seeds , for sprinkling, optional
- slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons relish
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large pan on medium-heat, add the ground beef, half of the diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully cut the rolls in half lengthwise with a serrated or sharp knife. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayo, relish, mustard, ketchup, onion powder and garlic powder and mix. Spread half of the sauce on the bottom layer of the rolls.
- Top with the cooked beef, sliced cheese, lettuce, and pickles. Drizzle the remaining sauce on top and place the top half of bread rolls on the sliders.
- Brush the melted butter on top of the sliders and then top with sesame seeds (optional).
- Bake the sliders for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Let sliders cool for a few minutes and then cut into 12 sliders.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
You'll Also Love
