Description
Craving classic American flavors, these mini big mac-style sliders deliver epic burger magic in bite-sized perfection. Perfectly layered with signature sauce, crisp lettuce, and juicy beef, these sliders promise a crowd-pleasing experience you’ll devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
Bread and Rolls:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced onions
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sliced pickles
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Special Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) French dressing
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) minced onion
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles, seasoning with salt and pepper until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally while keeping them connected as a single unit, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Position the bottom roll section onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a unified base for the sliders.
- Distribute the cooked beef evenly across the roll bottoms, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese uniformly over the meat layer to create a melty foundation.
- Carefully place the top roll section over the cheese and beef, creating a complete slider assembly.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts and rolls develop a light golden crust.
- Meanwhile, whisk together special sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Remove sliders from oven and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently separate individual sliders using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.
- Garnish each slider with crisp lettuce shreds, finely diced onions, pickle slices, and a generous dollop of special sauce.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier slider version.
- Experiment with different cheese types like cheddar or pepper jack for varied flavor profiles.
- Toast rolls lightly before assembling to enhance their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Replace beef with plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian alternative that maintains similar taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg