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Ultimate Homemade Big Mac Sliders

Ultimate Homemade Big Mac Sliders
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These Ultimate Homemade Big Mac Sliders bring the iconic juicy, savory flavors of a Big Mac into perfectly sized mini sliders, ideal for parties and family gatherings. Featuring flavorful beef patties, tangy special sauce, crisp lettuce, melty American cheese, pickles, and onions on toasted slider buns, this recipe offers a fresh, customizable, and fun-to-make version of the classic fast-food favorite.

Ingredients

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Slider Patties

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese

Slider Buns

  • 8 soft slider buns

Special Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 8 pickle slices
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Mix well until smooth. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld and develop the signature tangy sweetness.
  2. Form and Cook the Patties: Divide the 1 pound ground beef into eight small rounds roughly the size of your slider buns. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Cook the patties in a hot skillet or on a grill for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned but still juicy. Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
  3. Prep the Toppings: While the patties cook, finely chop the onions and shred the iceberg lettuce. Arrange pickle slices and have them ready for assembly to ensure freshness and crunch.
  4. Toast the Buns: Slice the slider buns in half and toast each side lightly in a skillet or under a broiler until golden brown. This adds a subtle crunch and prevents sogginess when assembling the sliders.
  5. Assemble the Sliders: Spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun, add a cheese-topped patty, then layer with chopped onions, shredded lettuce, and pickle slices. Add another dollop of special sauce on top before placing the top bun. Serve immediately while warm and juicy.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground beef or grind your own for best flavor and texture.
  • Handle the meat gently to keep patties tender and juicy, avoiding overworking.
  • Adjust the special sauce by varying the mayo-to-ketchup ratio to customize sweetness or tanginess.
  • Press the patties thin for quick cooking and to mimic the classic fast-food slider texture.
  • Toast buns and assemble sliders just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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