Big Mac Sliders

Soft, buttery slider rolls layered with seasoned ground beef, melty American cheese, pickles, onion, shredded lettuce, and homemade Big Mac sauce

Yield: 12 Sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Special Equipment: Baking Sheet

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chuck

• ¾ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Cooking spray

• 1 (12 oz) pkg Hawaiian sweet rolls

• ⅓ cup Big Mac Sauce (see below)

• 6 slices American cheese (1/2 oz each)

• ⅔ cup dill pickle chips, drained

• ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Big Mac Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1 ½ tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp kosher salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Press ground chuck into an 11×9-inch rectangle on the sheet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Bake beef for 10 minutes, until it reaches 140–145°F. Transfer to a paper towel–lined board; discard foil.

3. Line the same baking sheet with fresh foil and coat with cooking spray. Slice rolls horizontally (keep tops and bottoms intact). Place bottoms cut-side up on the sheet.

4. Spread Big Mac Sauce over the bottoms. Place the beef patty on top, then add cheese slices, pickles, and onion. Add the top half of the rollsS.

5. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds. Bake 10 minutes, until golden and cheese is melted.

6. Remove tops, add shredded lettuce, then place tops back on. Slice into 12 sliders and serve with extra sauce.