These Big Mac Sliders are everything you love about the iconic fast-food burger—special sauce, melty cheese, tangy pickles, lettuce, and sesame seed buns—shrunk down into a crowd-pleasing, hand-held size. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner, these sliders deliver big flavor in a small package.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’ve ever craved a Big Mac but didn’t want to tackle a huge burger, these sliders are your answer. They’re easy to make, quick to bake, and even easier to eat. Plus, you can customize them—add the lettuce before or after baking, skip the pickles, or swap in your favorite cheese.
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or other slider rolls)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
- 9 slices American cheese
- 24–30 dill pickle slices
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Big Mac Sauce:
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 ½ Tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ Tbsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish or sheet pan with nonstick spray. - Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, sugar, mustard, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and set aside. - Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper until the beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease. - Assemble the Sliders:
- Place the bottom halves of the buns in the prepared dish.
- Spread a thin layer of Big Mac sauce over the bottoms.
- Evenly spread the beef mixture over the sauce.
- Layer on cheese slices to cover the beef.
- Top with pickle slices (spaced so each slider gets some).
- Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. - Add Lettuce & Sauce:
- For warm lettuce: Add shredded lettuce before baking.
- For cold lettuce: Remove sliders after baking, lift the top buns, and add lettuce and more sauce.
- Finish the Buns:
Brush melted butter over the top buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake uncovered for 3–4 minutes until lightly toasted. - Serve & Enjoy:
Slice into individual sliders and serve warm with fries, tots, or onion rings.
Tips & Variations
- Quick Swap: Use Thousand Island dressing instead of homemade sauce.
- Different Proteins: Ground turkey or chicken works too—season well for burger flavor.
- Meal Prep: Cook the beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Lettuce Preference: Add before baking for a softer texture or after baking for crispness.
Storage
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Not freezer-friendly once assembled, but the beef mixture can be frozen and thawed for quick prep later.
Big Mac Sliders are the perfect mash-up of comfort food and party snack. Whether you serve them at a tailgate, family game night, or casual dinner, they’ll disappear fast—so consider making a double batch!