Big Mac Sliders
These Big Mac Sliders are cheesy, saucy, and perfect for a quick dinner, parties, or game day meal. Ready in under 30-minutes and delivers that classic fast food flavor we love, only better!
The Ultimate Copycat Big Mac made into Sliders
These Big Mac Sliders are inspired by the classic McDonald’s burger we all know and love but this version is even better. All the usual suspects here–seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, and of course, no Big Mac-inspired recipe would be complete without that iconic Mac sauce. Our homemade version is creamy, tangy, and absolutely irresistible. It ties everything together and makes these sliders a guaranteed hit with your crowd.
Best of all, this recipe is super easy to make and perfect for game day, parties, or a fun change for family dinner. You get all the nostalgic flavor of a Big Mac, without the drive-thru and way more to go around.
Ingredients You Need
- Ground beef and seasonings– We use lean ground beef along with simple pantry seasoning like garlic powder, dried mustard, all-purpose seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Worcestershire sauce– This adds great flavor to the beef.
- Onions used in the ground beef mixture and Mac sauce.
- Cheddar cheese
- Pickle chips for that classic texture and flavor.
- Classic dinner rolls or use Hawaiian rolls.
- Lettuce- Make sure it’s crunchy iceberg or Romaine.
- Big Mac sauce– Mayo, ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, dill pickles, onions, and pickle juice.
- Melted butter and sesame seeds for the buns.
Simple Step by Step
Please see the recipe card below for more details about ingredients and instructions.
- Brown ground beef with onions in a large skillet until no longer pink, then stir in seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from the heat.
- Make burger sauce while beef is cooking. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Slice buns in half horizontally without separating them and place the bottom half face up on a sheet pan.
- Layer the bottom bun with sauce, meat mixture, cheddar cheese, pickle chips, and more sauce.
- Place the top bun over everything, then brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Cover and bake in the oven at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes.
- Add lettuce by removing the top bun and layer with shredded lettuce. Secure the top bun and carefully slice into individual sliders.
Tips For Success
- Add the the lettuce after it’s baked: For crisp lettuce and a cool touch, add the lettuce after you bake the buns.
- Use a serrated knife to cut sliders cleanly after baking.
- Melting cheese: Add cheese while the beef is still hot so it melts evenly before baking.
- Double the Sauce: Trust us, people will want extra and it makes a great dipping sauce with French fries.
- Enjoy right away: These sliders are best fresh out of the oven.
Best Way To Serve Big Mac Sliders
Whether you’re serving these sliders for a casual dinner or sharing at a party, here are some sides to consider.
- Crispy French fries, onion rings, or potato wedges.
- A simple side salad or pasta salad.
- Fruit salad for something lighter.
Do Sliders Reheat well?
Some more than others, but you can reheat and enjoy these Big Mac sliders the next day. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to remove the lettuce before placing in the oven, covered with foil, and bake until heated through. Add more fresh lettuce if desired.
Big Mac Sliders
Equipment
- large skillet
- sheet pan
- small bowl
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped fine
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tbsp sweet relish optional
- 1 tbsp yellow onion, finely diced
Toppings
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 dill pickle chips
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded iceberg or Romaine
Additional ingredients
- 12 dinner rolls
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add ground beef and onion. Cook and crumble meat until no longer pink, then stir in garlic powder, dried mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 2 minutes more then pull off the heat.
- While the beef is cooking make the burger sauce by combining mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles, pickle juice, sweet relish, and onion in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Slice the buns in half horizontally without separating them and place the bottom half face up on a sheet pan.
- Spread 1/4 cup burger sauce evenly on the bottom bun, then top with meat mixture, cheddar cheese, 12 pickle chips, and a drizzle of burger sauce. See post for helpful images.
- Add the top bun and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover with foil and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly crisp.
- Carefully remove the top bun and evenly add shredded lettuce. Secure the top bun and use a knife to cut into individual sliders. Serve with additional burger sauce.
Notes
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Try These Sliders Next
Sliders are so much fun for any occasion. Here are a few of our creations to try next! Sloppy Joe Sliders, Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw, and Italian Ground Beef Sliders with Parmesan Butter Glaze.
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