Big Mac Sliders Recipe (2024)

These Big Mac Sliders are made with ground beef, special sauce, cheese, pickles, and onions on buttery sesame seed rolls. These easy sliders are our favorite homemade Big Mac recipe!

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I’ve always loved Big Macs. I think that special Big Mac sauce is what makes them so good! I don’t go to McDonald’s much anymore, but every once and a while I crave a good Big Mac!

After I made our Homemade Copycat Big Macs, I thought I would try to make a fun slider version of one of our favorite burgers.

I think theseHomemade Big Macsactually taste better than the real thing (and are probably a little better for you). I used our copycat Big Mac sauce on these sliders and they were so delicious!

My kids loved that they were eating “mini burgers” for dinner. We served these Big Mac Sliders with some Baked Sweet Potato Fries for an easy, delicious meal that our whole family loved.

How To Make Homemade Big Mac Sliders:

These Big Mac Sliders are easy to make and are full of flavor. The copycat Big Mac sauce on these sliders is spot on!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Slice rolls horizontally (keeping them connected) and place in the bottom of prepared baking dish; set aside.

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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, French dressing, pickle relish, onion, vinegar, sugar and salt to make the special sauce; set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent and beef is browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.

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Spread half of the special sauce on bottom buns. Spread half the beef and onion mixture on top. Top with sliced cheese.

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Spread remaining beef and onion mixture on top then spread pickles in an even layer on top.

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Spread remaining half of special sauce on the inside of the top half of the rolls and place on top of sliders in the pan.

Brush melted butter on top of sliders and sprinkle on sesame seeds.

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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

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Cut into individual sliders and serve.

Actual Big Macs have shredded lettuce on them, so you can add that right before serving if you want.

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Serves: 6

Big Mac Sliders Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

These Big Mac Sliders are made with ground beef, special sauce, cheese, pickles, and onions on buttery sesame seed rolls.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces king Hawaiian rolls 1 package, or buns

Special Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons French dressing
  • 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 Tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • teaspoon salt

Big Mac Sliders

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  • Slice rolls horizontally (keeping them connected) and place in the bottom of prepared baking dish; set aside.

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, French dressing, pickle relish, onion, vinegar, sugar and salt to make the special sauce; set aside.

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, seasoned salt and pepper.

  • Cook until onions are translucent and beef is browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.

  • Spread half of the special sauce on bottom rolls.

  • Spread half the beef and onion mixture on top.

  • Top with sliced cheese.

  • Spread remaining beef and onion mixture on top then spread pickles and lettuce in an even layer on top.

  • Spread remaining half of special sauce on the inside of the top half of the rolls and place on top of sliders in the pan.

  • Brush melted butter on top of sliders and sprinkle on sesame seeds.

  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

  • Cut into individual sliders and serve.

Notes

  • We like to serve these sliders with some Baked Sweet Potato Friesfor an easy, delicious meal that our whole family loved.

Nutrition

Calories: 545 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 43 g · Fat: 24 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 134 mg · Sodium: 1040 mg · Potassium: 633 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 413 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 157 mg · Iron: 4 mg

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch Baking Pan

  • Non-stick Cooking Spray

  • Small Mixing Bowl

  • basting brush

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. Jill Savarino says:

    When do you use the shredded lettuce on the sliders? Before or after cooking?

  2. Violet says:

    After, right before serving. So if you have leftovers also, you can wrap the slider, warm it up again and put lettuce on it after you have warmed it up.

  3. Cyd says:

    You add the lettuce after cooking the sliders. Right before serving.

  4. Donna says:

    These look great. Please forgive my small criticism, but while certainly delicious, real Mac sauce does not use or taste like French dressing or thousand island as many use. The actual recipe is readily available online. I only say this as the recipe title implies you are going for authenticity.

  5. Evie says:

    These were so good. They taste pretty much identical to Big Macs but better. These were so fun to make and everyone LOVED them. I got kinda confused about the lettuce but obviously just added right before serving.

  6. Debbie Buckner says:

    I don't see anything on the ingredient list about butter and sesame seeds.

  7. Tara says:

    These are amazing! Tastes just like a Big Mac but better! My kids love them and we’ve had them twice this week. My kids want these instead of heading to McDonald’s. So it’s a win-win!

  8. Momma Cyd says:

    Tara, Thanks for sharing and we are so glad your family loves the Big Mac Sliders!!

  9. Lisa says:

    Does the ground beef stay on the bun? It looks like it would fall out and be hard to eat. They look delish!!

  10. Nancy says:

    Can you freeze them. If so what is the oven time and temp?

  11. Momma Cyd says:

    I don't recommend freezing these Big Mac Sliders after being prepared. It would be like freezing a hamburger. With the sauce, bun, lettuce, and other ingredients it would be a little soggy when thawed.

  12. Carissa P says:

    These tasted amazing! But two lbs of ground beef was soooo much. It fell out the sides and made a huge mess. Next time we’ll just stick with one lb of ground beef. Great flavor and everyone loved them!

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  13. KB says:

    This recipe has become a staple at our house over that past few years. Always a hit even with the picky eaters. I've given this recipe to so many after they try it. Great crowd pleaser!

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  14. Kira says:

    I couldn’t find French Dressing. Would Catalina work?

  15. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, Catalina is a good substitute for French dressing.

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FAQs

Is Thousand Island dressing the same as Big Mac sauce? ›

The answer is no… but they are similar. Both of the condiments have a creamy consistency and include pickle relish. But, McDonald's Big Mac Sauce includes vinegar and has a bit more pickle relish in it than Thousand Island dressing.

What is the Big Mac sauce made of? ›

What is Big Mac sauce? Also known as the 'Secret Sauce,' McDonald's Big Mac sauce consists of mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and Thousand Island dressing. This sauce is the signature sweet and tangy element in the iconic Big Mac Burgers. It's actually one of the easiest sauces to make at home!

What is the closest thing to the Big Mac sauce? ›

According to a video posted by TikTok influencer Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's corporate chef, Great Value brand Secret Sauce is the closest thing you'll get to the fast food chain's Big Mac sauce.

Does McDonald's sell Big Mac sauce? ›

Available in restaurant, in Drive-Thru, via the My McDonald's App, and also via McDelivery, now is the time to try Big Mac® Special Sauce with any McDonald's menu items whether that's Chicken McNuggets, Veggie Dippers... or perhaps a Big MacFlurry…?

Is Chick Fil A sauce Thousand Island dressing? ›

As the company tweeted out in 2012, the Chick-fil-A sauce is just a mixture of honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing. Yes, that's it.

Why is Big Mac sauce so good? ›

A combination of mayo, mustard, and relish give Big Mac sauce its signature creamy tang. Here's the easiest way to make it at home.

Can you order Big Mac sauce by itself? ›

McDonald's customers who order through the app will be able to get Big Mac sauce in a dip cup from participating locations.

Can you buy Big Mac sauce separately? ›

And the sauce has become a thing in its own right. It became a social media craze when McDonald's gave away 10,000 bottles in the U.S. back in 2017. Creamy, tangy, slightly sweet and perfectly dippable, as McDonald's describes it, the Big Mac sauce can be ordered a la carte, apart from the McNuggets deal.

Why is a Big Mac unhealthy? ›

"The Big Mac itself is a calorie-dense option with two beef patties, special sauce, cheese, and high levels of unhealthy saturated fats and sodium." All of that comes in at a whopping 563 calories. Make it a meal by throwing in large fries and a large soda, and you've got yourself a meal that packs in 1320 calories.

Can you ask for a side of Big Mac sauce at mcdonalds? ›

But the limited-edition Big Mac sauce cups won't stick around forever. Having a special sauce isn't unique to any one burger chain, but for every chain that has one, that sauce has its diehard fans.

What is Big Mac sauce vs thousand island? ›

McDonald's initially kept the ingredients of the Big Mac's secret sauce vague, but they've since revealed the contents to be mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, spices, and sweeteners—which is basically a riff on Thousand Island without the tomato.

What year did McDonald's change the Big Mac sauce? ›

In 2018, McDonald's revamped the sauce by removing potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and calcium disodium EDTA. The sauce is occasionally available for purchase on its own for a limited time. The first time was in 2015. A 25 ml (0.85 U.S. fl oz) tube was available for purchase but only in restaurants in Australia.

What dressing is the same as Thousand Island? ›

Russian and Thousand Island are both ketchup- and mayonnaise-based dressings with tangy flavors and creamy textures. Some people may even associate them with other red-tinted vinaigrettes like Catalina dressing or French dressing.

Is 1000 island sauce the same as burger sauce? ›

Is burger sauce the same as Thousand Island? The two share a lot of similarities in ingredients and color, but they're not exactly the same. Burger sauce really just a mix of condiments like mayo, mustard, ketchup, and relish with a few extra flavorings thrown in. Thousand Island is a bit more complicated.

What is the difference between French sauce and Thousand Island dressing? ›

French dressing vs Thousand island dressing

Commercial French dressing typically has less fat, less sugar and about 30% fewer calories than thousand island dressing, so it's the pick for those watching their weight, but it tends to have about twice as much salt.

Is Secret Sauce just Thousand Island? ›

So what's so special about this sauce? It's basically just thousand island dressing, right? Pretty much. But this sauce has a bit more sweet pickle relish in it than a typical thousand island salad slather.

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