Big Mac Sliders
Big Mac Sliders are the ultimate bite-sized indulgence. Imagine everything you love about the classic Big Mac, but in a handheld form perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner.
Equipment
- - Baking sheet or 9x13 baking dish
- - Mixing bowl
- Large skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- - Small whisk
Ingredients
- #### For the Sliders
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 1 packet onion soup mix or 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp onion powder
- - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- - 6 slices cheddar or American cheese
- - 1 cup shredded lettuce
- - 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- #### For the Special Sauce
- - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- - 2 tbsp ketchup
- - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- - 2 tsp sweet pickle relish
- - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- - 1/2 tsp onion powder
- - 1/4 tsp paprika
- #### For Topping
- - 2 tbsp melted butter
- - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- **Prepare the Beef**
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and onion soup mix. Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
- **Make the Special Sauce**
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth. Set aside.
- **Assemble the Sliders**
- - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- - Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the top buns attached. Place the bottom buns in a baking dish.
- - Spread a layer of special sauce on the bottom buns.
- - Evenly distribute the cooked beef over the sauce.
- - Layer cheese slices over the beef.
- - Add shredded lettuce and pickle slices.
- - Top with the upper buns.
- **Bake the Sliders**
- Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
- **Serve**
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm with extra special sauce on the side.