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Big Mac Sliders

Big Mac sliders with thin, browned beef patties, melted American cheese, and a tangy special sauce. Built on slider buns with shredded lettuce and diced pickles for that classic fast-food-style flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 slider buns
  • 8 American cheese slices
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 0.25 cup diced pickles
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the patties
  1. Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then form it into thin slider patties.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Mix the special sauce
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and diced pickles together until smooth and tangy.
Assemble the sliders
  1. Place patties on the bottom half of the slider buns and top each with a slice of American cheese.
  2. Add shredded lettuce and a spoonful of special sauce over the cheese.
  3. Top with the other half of the buns and serve warm.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep the patties thin so they brown quickly and stay juicy without overcooking. Mix the special sauce ahead if you can—flavors meld best after 1 to 2 hours in the fridge. Store assembled sliders in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat beef gently so the cheese stays smooth. Freezing assembled sliders is not recommended, but you can freeze uncooked patties up to 2 months. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat mayonnaise and lean ground beef.