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Enjoy mini burger bliss with these copycat Big Mac sliders, featuring stacked patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on sesame seed slider buns, perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or fun family meal.
Lady Maria

Mini Mac Slider Mania

Craving a Big Mac but want something smaller and perfect for a crowd? These Copycat Big Mac Sliders deliver all the iconic flavors in a bite-sized package. They're easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar optional
  • 12 Slider Buns Hawaiian rolls
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce iceberg
  • 1/2 cup Finely Diced Onion
  • 6 slices American Cheese, quartered
  • Dill Pickle Slices optional
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil if needed

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Kitchen scale (optional)
  • Large skillet or griddle
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Use a kitchen scale for accuracy, if desired.
  3. Form each portion into a small, thin patty, slightly larger than the slider buns.
  4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if needed.
  5. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
  6. In the last minute of cooking, place a quarter of an American cheese slice on each patty to melt.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sugar (if using).
  8. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  9. Refrigerate the special sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally.
  11. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on both the top and bottom buns.
  12. Place a small amount of shredded lettuce on the bottom bun.
  13. Top with a cooked beef patty with melted cheese.
  14. Sprinkle with finely diced onion.
  15. Add a couple of dill pickle slices (optional).
  16. Place the top bun on the slider.
  17. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For extra juicy patties, add a tablespoon of ice-cold water to the ground beef mixture before forming the patties. Toasting the slider buns lightly before assembly helps prevent them from getting soggy. The special sauce can be made a day ahead for even better flavor. Store leftover sliders in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven.