Big Mac Sliders
These crowd-pleasing Big Mac Sliders are simple to make, packed with homemade fast-food flavor, and the ultimate appetizer or party food for entertaining. I promise these will disappear in seconds, they are SO good!
If you love the classic flavors of a McDonald’s Big Mac, these Big Mac Pretzel Sliders are about to become your new favorite party food. They’re melty, beefy sliders that are just as delicious as the fast food version, but you can make them at home! They’re incredibly flavorful, simple to make, and perfect for feeding a crowd – kids and adults absolutely love them.
Whether you’re hosting game day, having a fun family dinner, or entertaining for any occasion, these Big Mac Sliders deliver big, bold flavor in a small bite. Made with juicy beef, melty cheese, tangy “special sauce” and topped with crunchy pickles, these sliders are unbelievably satisfying. Best of all, everything’s layered onto a soft pretzel slider bun – they’re truly the ultimate mini burger experience.
If you like these easy handheld party bites, try these other delicious slider creations. Our Sloppy Joe Sliders are a delicious twist on the traditional sandwich and we love these flavor-packed French Dip Sliders.
Reader Review: “Served these at a family party and they were the first thing to go. Next time I’m making a double recipe! Love love love these mini Big Macs!! – Andrew B.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- DIY Drive-Thru Flavor: Get all of the signature Big Mac flavors you love, in a quick and easy homemade recipe. These sliders are made with simple ingredients and taste even better than the fast food version.
- Perfect Party Food: Easy to eat, packed with flavor and simple to serve, these are a crowdpleaser for game days, holidays, and entertaining.
- Not Your Average Bun: Pretzel buns take these sliders to the next level. They add amazing flavor and texture you don’t get with regular rolls.
- Crowdpleaser: The simple sheet pan method makes these idea for serving to a crowd or hungry group.
- Customizable: Just like ordering your own burger, these are super easy to customize based on everyone’s taste. Get creative with different toppings, condiments and cheeses.
Ingredients
- Pretzel Rolls: Savory and toasty, their signature “pretzel” flavor and chewy texture work so well as a slider bun. Hawaiian rolls also taste delicious as another option.
- Ground Beef: We like 80/20 or 90/10 for flavor. Use ground turkey for a lighter slider.
- Yellow Onion: An essential Big Mac topping, to bring aromatic flavor.
- Cheddar Cheese: Sharp and melty.
- Lettuce: Crisp and crunchy for texture. Shredded is a must!
- Dill Pickles: Use hamburger chips for that quintessential Big Mac bite.
- Thousand Island Dressing: Use your favorite store-bought brand. Or make a homemade version if you’re up for it!
- Eggs: The binder for the meat patty.
- Garlic Powder & Minced Onion: To taste, for added flavor and seasoning to the meat.
How To Make Big Mac Sliders
1. Combine ground beef, minced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and eggs. Place bottom half of dinner rolls on a baking sheet in two groups (about 9 rolls in reach group.)
2. Divide mixture in half and form two rectangles that are a little bit bigger than the dinner rolls on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until meat is cooked.
4. Spoon two tablespoons of thousand island dressing on bottoms of buns.
5. Blot any extra grease off with a paper towel & place the meat patties on top of buns. Drizzle Thousand Island on top.
6. Place cheese on top of the meat patties. Put tray back in the oven until cheese is melted.
7. Remove from oven and add minced onion, pickles, & lettuce. Top with buns.
Expert Tips
- Get Rid of Excess Grease. Be sure to thoroughly blot the meat patties once they’re cooked. Remove them from the baking sheet and let them drain on a paper towel lined plate so you don’t end up with soggy buns and oily sliders.
- Try Different Cheese. Use American cheese for a classic burger flavor and super melty texture. And try adding a layer of cheese beneath and on top of the meat patty for even more cheesiness.
- Add Shredded Lettuce: Finely shred ice cold iceberg or romaine for an extra crisp, perfect texture.
- Brush Buns With Butter: Brush the top of the pretzel buns with melted butter, then sprinkle on sesame seeds to really give the sliders that signature Big Mac presentation.
- Add Sautéed Onions: While this topping might not be on a traditional Big Mac, they would definitely give these sliders extra delicious patty melt-style flavor.
Watch How to Make It
Recipe Variations
- Bacon Big Mac Sliders – Add crispy, smokey bacon for extra flavor.
- Spicy Big Mac Sliders – If you’re looking for a little kick, mix a few dashes of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños into the sauce.
- Chicken Big Mac Sliders – Forgo the red meat and substitute ground chicken or crispy chicken cutlets for a different, equally tasty version.
- Low Carb Sliders – If you’re cutting back on carbs, serve the meat patty and toppings in crispy lettuce cups. And buns on the side!
What To Serve With Big Mac Pretzel Sliders
These sliders are the perfect snack, light lunch or dinner, or appetizer, and here are some of our favorite sides to pair with them.
- French fries
- Onion rings
- Dill Pickle Ranch Pasta Salad
- Potato salad or Potato Salad Bar
- Coleslaw
- Dill pickle spears
Storage
If you have leftover sliders, store them wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a 350° oven wrapped in foil to keep them from drying out. We also recommend removing any fresh toppings like shredded lettuce and pickles. Add them fresh when you’re ready to serve again.
Prep these sliders ahead of time. Make and form the meat mixture in advance, then cover and store in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. You can even fully assemble the sliders without the sauce and lettuce, bake, and then add your fresh toppings right before serving.
FAQs
Yes! You can assemble them without the lettuce and sauce, bake, and then add the fresh toppings right before serving.
Definitely. Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls work well if pretzel buns aren’t available.
Classic Big Mac sauce traditionally is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
The cooked beef mixture can be frozen, but assembled sliders are best fresh.
Be sure to lightly toast the buns before assembling, and add the lettuce and sauce right before serving so the buns don’t get soggy.
More Easy Burger Recipes
- Delicious Individual Burger Bowls.
- Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Quesadilla
- Easy Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
- Cheeseburger Bombs
Big Mac Sliders
Ingredients
- 2 packages of 9 pretzel Rolls You can also use Hawaiian rolls!
- 2 lbs of Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
- 1 Small Yellow Onion Minced
- 14 Slices of cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cups of Shredded Lettuce
- 12 to 15 Hamburger Dill Pickles
- 1/3 C of Thousand Island Dressing or You can also use a light version
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon of Garlic Powder or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons of Minced Onion or to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, minced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and eggs. Place bottom half of dinner rolls on a baking sheet in two groups (about 9 rolls in reach group.)
- Divide mixture in half and form two rectangles that are a little bit bigger than the dinner rolls on a baking sheet
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until meat is cooked.
- Spoon two tablespoons of thousand island dressing on bottoms of buns
- Blot any extra grease off with a paper towel & place the meat patties on top of buns. Drizzle thousand island on top
- Place cheese on top of the meat patties. Put tray back in the oven until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and add minced onion, pickles, & lettuce. Top with buns.
Video
Notes
Expert Tips
- Get Rid of Excess Grease. Be sure to thoroughly blot the meat patties once they’re cooked. Remove them from the baking sheet and let them drain on a paper towel lined plate so you don’t end up with soggy buns and oily sliders.
- Try Different Cheese. Use American cheese for a classic burger flavor and super melty texture. And try adding a layer of cheese beneath and on top of the meat patty for even more cheesiness.
- Add Shredded Lettuce: Finely shred ice cold iceberg or romaine for an extra crisp, perfect texture.
- Brush Buns With Butter: Brush the top of the pretzel buns with melted butter, then sprinkle on sesame seeds to really give the sliders that signature Big Mac presentation.
- Add Sautéed Onions: While this topping might not be on a traditional Big Mac, they would definitely give these sliders extra delicious patty melt-style flavor.
How to Make Big Mac Pretzel Sliders
These crowd-pleasing Big Mac Sliders are simple to make, packed with homemade fast-food flavor, and the ultimate appetizer or party food for entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 2 packages of 9 pretzel Rolls (You can also use Hawaiian rolls!)
- 2 lbs of Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
- 1 Small Yellow Onion, Minced
- 14 Slices of cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cups of Shredded Lettuce
- 12 to 15 Hamburger Dill Pickles
- 1/3 C of Thousand Island Dressing or (You can also use a light version)
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon of Garlic Powder (or to taste)
- 2 Tablespoons of Minced Onion (or to taste)
Instructions
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- Combine ground beef, minced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and eggs. Place bottom half of dinner rolls on a baking sheet in two groups (about 9 rolls in reach group.)
-
- Divide mixture in half and form two rectangles that are a little bit bigger than the dinner rolls on a baking sheet
-
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until meat is cooked.
-
- Spoon two tablespoons of thousand island dressing on bottoms of buns
-
- Blot any extra grease off with a paper towel & place the meat patties on top of buns. Drizzle thousand island on top
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- Place cheese on top of the meat patties. Put tray back in the oven until cheese is melted.
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- Remove from oven and add minced onion, pickles, & lettuce. Top with buns.
Notes
Storage:
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Store leftover sliders wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. To reheat, warm in a 350° oven wrapped in foil to keep them from drying out. We also recommend removing any fresh toppings like shredded lettuce and pickles. Add them fresh when you’re ready to serve again.
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Prep these sliders ahead of time: Make and form the meat mixture in advance, then cover and store in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. You can even fully assemble the sliders without the sauce and lettuce, bake, and then add your fresh toppings right before serving.
