Description
These Copycat Big Mac Sliders capture the iconic flavors of the classic McDonald’s Big Mac in a fun, slider-sized portion. Featuring seasoned ground beef, melty American cheese, pickles, and a tangy secret sauce on soft slider buns, this recipe is perfect for parties, game day, or a tasty snack. Baked to perfection with a sesame seed-topped buttery bun, these sliders are delicious, easy to prepare, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Ingredients
- 12 Slider buns
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 7 slices American cheese
- 24 slices Pickle
- Ketchup, as needed
- Mustard, as needed
- 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
Secret Sauce
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced onions and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef and salt to the skillet with onions, cooking until the meat is browned and onions are translucent, breaking up the beef as it cooks.
- Drain Grease: Drain excess grease from the cooked beef mixture to avoid soggy sliders.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled sliders.
- Prepare Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, setting the top halves aside for later.
- Assemble Bottom Layer: Place the bottom halves of the buns on a baking sheet evenly spaced out.
- Add Beef Mixture: Spread the cooked beef and onion mixture evenly over each bottom bun.
- Add Cheese: Place slices of American cheese over the beef on each slider, using approximately 7 slices total, distributing to cover all sliders.
- Add Pickles: Layer the pickle slices over the cheese on each slider for that classic Big Mac crunch.
- Add Condiments: Drizzle ketchup, mustard, and the prepared secret sauce over the pickles on each slider according to taste.
- Top Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the condiments to complete the sandwich assembly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the assembled sliders loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
- Butter and Seed Topping: Remove the foil, brush the tops of the buns with melted butter, then sprinkle sesame seeds over them for an authentic touch.
- Final Bake: Return the sliders to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and buns are lightly toasted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
- Prepare Secret Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until well blended. Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- For juicier sliders, avoid draining all the grease but be careful not to leave excess to make buns soggy.
- Adjust ketchup and mustard quantities according to your taste preference.
- The secret sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week.
- If you prefer, substitute the American cheese with cheddar or another melting cheese.
- Check slider buns for size; smaller buns may require less beef per slider.
- Brush the tops with butter before sprinkling sesame seeds to help them stick and add flavor.
