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Big Mac Sliders are bite-sized & packed with flavor! Featuring beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions. A fun way to enjoy the classic and the perfect appetizer to feed a crowd.
Why Make Big Mac Sliders
I can go on and on about these sliders. They just check all the boxes for me. Sliders are quite honestly my favorite appetizer at any gathering. From my Roast Beef Sliders to my Shredded Chicken Sliders, I can’t name a favorite.
- Easy to Make. Just a few simple steps!
- Mess Free. The burger portion is baked in the oven creating less mess!
- Homemade. The big mac sauce (special sauce) is made from scratch. YOU get to control what goes in it.
Ingredients
All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card towards the bottom of this post.
- Ground Beef. Use lean ground beef! Ground turkey will also work well.
- Seasonings. Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder.
- Worcestershire Sauce. This goes into the patties for extra flavor.
- Onions. Onions go in the burger and in the Big Mac sauce.
- Pickles. For topping and for the sauce.
- Shredded Lettuce. For topping the big mac sliders.
- Cheddar Cheese. I like cheddar for many reasons, but american cheese slices works great too.
- Slider Buns. I typically opt for Kings Hawaiian sliders, they have a lovely sweet flavor but any will work.
- Butter/Sesame Seeds. This is for topping the sliders to give them more of a classic flavor.
Big Mac Sauce For The Sliders
- Mayonnaise.
- Yellow Mustard.
- Relish. I use sweet relish but use what you prefer.
- Seasonings. Salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
Steps To Make This Recipe
- Step One. Preheat the oven to 350º. Spray a 9×9″ baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Step Two. Mix up the ground meat well with seasonings and Worcestershire.
- Step Three. Place the ground meat in the baking dish and press gently with your fingers to make it even (think one large patty!)
- Step Four. Mix up the big mac sauce, set it aside.
- Step Five. Once the burger is finished baking. Let it cool and slice into 12 equal sized squares.
- Step Six. Build the sliders! Butter and sesame the buns and bake. Garnish with shredded lettuce and enjoy!
What To Serve With Sliders
There are so many great appetizers to serve with sliders. I love Smoked Queso or Pan Fried Feta, Hot Honey Chicken Wings. Additionally, dips like Creamy Hummus and Cream Cheese Corn Dip..
Bic Mac Slider Tips
- Try not to overcook the beef.
- Save some of the sauce to dip the sliders in. Don’t forget to taste the sauce as you go.
- Don’t put the lettuce on until after baking.
- Make it healthier. Use ground turkey in place of the beef and skip the cheese to cut back on calories.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing these.
Recipe FAQs
Can these be made ahead of time?
Yes, but I prefer them fresh out of the oven to avoid overcooking the meat.
What other toppings pair well with these sliders?
Sauté some mushrooms or peppers for extra veggies. You can also top them with avocado slices.
Other appetizers To Try
Appetizers
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Appetizers
Burrata Tomato Salad
Side Dishes
Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts
Big Mac Sliders
Big Mac Sliders are bite-sized & packed with flavor! Featuring beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions. Delicious and fun.
Equipment
- 9×9 baking dish or similar in size
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
Sliders
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp each salt & pepper
- ¼ cup onions, diced finely
Big Mac Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
Toppings
- 1 package sliders, typically this is about 12 sliders
- pickle chips , optional
- cheddar cheese, sliced thin
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º. in a mixing bowl or in the baking dish, mix the ground beef with the finely chopped onions, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gently press the mixed beef flat into the pan in a rectangular shape, no need to try to fill the dish to the corners, the beef will shrink while cooking. This is just to conserve dishes by using the same pan to bake the sliders in .
- Bake The Beef. in the baking dish in the oven for about 10-12 minutes. Make the big mac sauce in the meantime, set aside.
- Pour out the excess grease into the trash once they are cooked.Let them cool, slice them into equal squares (about 12).
- Build the Sliders. Place the slider bun bottoms in the 9×9 pan. Brush the bottoms with big mac sauce, add the beef square, cheese, pickles and another tbsp of sauce. Place the bun tops on.
- Melt the butter, brush the bun tops generously and sprinkle them with the sesame seeds. Pop in the oven to bake on 350º for 8- 10 minutes or just until the cheddar is melted. Gently slice the sliders and serve warm with extra big mac sauce.
Big Mac Sauce
- Whisk the sauce together while the burger bakes. Add all ingredients (mayo, mustard, relish, seasonings) to a bowl and whisk well. Taste and adjust as needed.
Notes
- Try not to overcook the beef.
- Save some of the sauce to dip the sliders in. Don’t forget to taste the sauce as you go.
- Don’t put the lettuce on until after baking.
- Make it healthier. Use ground turkey in place of the beef and skip the cheese to cut back on calories.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing these.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 sliders | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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