Description
These Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers capture the iconic flavors of the classic Big Mac in a fun and bite-sized slider format. Featuring seasoned beef patties layered with melted American cheese, crunchy lettuce, pickles, diced onions, and a tangy special sauce, these sliders make a perfect appetizer or main dish for parties, game days, and family dinners.
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices American cheese, halved
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 24 dill pickle slices
Special Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: If you prefer warm sliders, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to finish them later.
- Make special sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until needed to enhance the flavors.
- Season and shape patties: Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide the meat into 12 equal portions and shape each into a thin slider patty ensuring even size for uniform cooking.
- Cook patties: Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until fully cooked and browned.
- Add cheese: Place half a slice of American cheese on each patty and continue cooking briefly until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Toast buns: Lightly toast the slider buns to add texture and prevent sogginess.
- Assemble sliders: Spread a generous amount of special sauce onto the bottom buns. Layer with shredded lettuce, the cheeseburger patties, diced onions, pickle slices, then cover with the top buns.
- Warm sliders (optional): For an extra warm and melded flavor, arrange the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using Hawaiian slider buns adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savory flavors.
- Preparing the special sauce a day ahead deepens the flavor, making sliders even tastier.
- These sliders are perfect for parties, game-day gatherings, or casual family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
