Copycat Big Mac Sliders – Cheesy, Saucy & Irresistibly Classic

🎉 Introduction

If you love the iconic flavor of a Big Mac, these Copycat Big Mac Sliders are about to become your new obsession. Juicy beef patties, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and that famous creamy sauce—all packed into soft slider buns—deliver everything you crave in a fun, shareable format.

These sliders are perfect for parties, game days, family dinners, or casual weekends. They capture the nostalgic fast-food taste you know and love, but with homemade quality and fresh ingredients. Best of all, they’re easy to make, oven-friendly, and completely customizable.

This recipe is pork-free, alcohol-free, and made entirely with simple ingredients—yet the flavor is spot on. One bite, and you’ll understand why these sliders disappear fast.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or griddle
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Baking dish
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven

🛒 Ingredients

Beef Patties

• 1½ lb ground beef (lean)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Slider Assembly

• 12 slider buns or dinner rolls
• 8–10 slices American or cheddar cheese
• Dill pickles, sliced
• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• ½ small onion, finely chopped

Signature “Big Mac–Style” Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons pickle relish
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Black pepper, to taste

These ingredients recreate the classic, creamy, and tangy Big Mac flavor at home.

👩‍🍳 Directions

Prepare the Sauce

Step 1:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Step 2:
Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Step 3:
Cover and refrigerate while preparing the sliders.

Cook the Beef

Step 4:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 5:
Season the ground beef with salt and black pepper.

Step 6:
Form the beef into thin patties sized to fit the slider buns.

Step 7:
Cook the patties for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely browned.

Step 8:
Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Sliders

Step 9:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 10:
Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom halves into a baking dish.

Step 11:
Spread a generous layer of the prepared sauce over the bottom buns.

Step 12:
Add a layer of shredded lettuce.

Step 13:
Place the cooked beef patties evenly on top.

Step 14:
Add sliced pickles and chopped onion.

Step 15:
Lay cheese slices over the beef.

Step 16:
Spread a little more sauce on the inside of the top buns.

Step 17:
Place the top buns over the sliders.

Bake

Step 18:
Cover the baking dish loosely with foil.

Step 19:
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through.

Step 20:
Remove foil and bake for 3–5 more minutes for lightly toasted tops.

Step 21:
Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6–8 (12 sliders)
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: About 40 minutes

Perfect for gatherings, parties, or fun family meals.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator:
  Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Freezer:
  Not recommended due to sauce and lettuce.
• Reheating:
  Reheat in the oven covered with foil until warm.

🥄 Variations

• Extra cheesy: Add more cheese slices
• Spicy kick: Add a pinch of chili powder to the sauce
• Mini burgers: Serve as individual assembled sliders
• Sauce lovers: Double the sauce recipe
• Lighter version: Use leaner beef and less cheese

These variations keep the soul of Big Mac sliders while letting you tailor the experience.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Do these taste like a real Big Mac?
   Yes—very close, especially the sauce.
2. Can I make the sauce ahead?
   Yes, up to 2 days in advance.
3. Are these kid-friendly?
   Absolutely.
4. Can I cook the beef in advance?
   Yes, reheat during baking.
5. Why shred the lettuce?
   It mimics the classic texture.
6. Can I use different cheese?
   Yes, but American-style melts best.
7. Do I need sesame buns?
   Optional, but classic.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, great for parties.
9. Are these messy?
   Fun-messy—in the best way.
10. What makes them “copycat”?
    The signature sauce and layered build.

🏁 Conclusion

These Copycat Big Mac Sliders bring fast-food nostalgia straight to your kitchen—with fresher ingredients, bigger flavor, and zero guilt. Cheesy, saucy, and incredibly satisfying, they’re guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike. One batch is never enough.

Adam

Copycat Big Mac Sliders – Cheesy, Saucy & Irresistibly Classic

If you love the iconic flavor of a Big Mac, these Copycat Big Mac Sliders are about to become your new obsession. Juicy beef patties, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and that famous creamy sauce—all packed into soft slider buns—deliver everything you crave in a fun, shareable format. These sliders are perfect for parties, game days, family dinners, or casual weekends. They capture the nostalgic fast-food taste you know and love, but with homemade quality and fresh ingredients. Best of all, they’re easy to make, oven-friendly, and completely customizable. This recipe is pork-free, alcohol-free, and made entirely with simple ingredients—yet the flavor is spot on. One bite, and you’ll understand why these sliders disappear fast.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Beef Patties

• 1½ lb ground beef lean
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Slider Assembly

• 12 slider buns or dinner rolls
• 8 –10 slices American or cheddar cheese
• Dill pickles sliced

Shredded iceberg lettuce

• ½ small onion finely chopped
• Signature “Big Mac–Style” Sauce
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons pickle relish
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Black pepper to taste
• These ingredients recreate the classic creamy, and tangy Big Mac flavor at home.

Equipment

• Large skillet or griddle
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Baking dish
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven

Method

 

1. Prepare the Sauce

Step 1:

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Step 2:

1. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Step 3:

1. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the sliders.
2. Cook the Beef

Step 4:

1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 5:

1. Season the ground beef with salt and black pepper.

Step 6:

1. Form the beef into thin patties sized to fit the slider buns.

Step 7:

1. Cook the patties for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely browned.

Step 8:

1. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Assemble the Sliders

Step 9:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 10:

1. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom halves into a baking dish.

Step 11:

1. Spread a generous layer of the prepared sauce over the bottom buns.

Step 12:

1. Add a layer of shredded lettuce.

Step 13:

1. Place the cooked beef patties evenly on top.

Step 14:

1. Add sliced pickles and chopped onion.

Step 15:

1. Lay cheese slices over the beef.

Step 16:

1. Spread a little more sauce on the inside of the top buns.

Step 17:

1. Place the top buns over the sliders.
2. Bake

Step 18:

1. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil.

Step 19:

1. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through.

Step 20:

1. Remove foil and bake for 3–5 more minutes for lightly toasted tops.

Step 21:

1. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Freezer:
Not recommended due to sauce and lettuce.

Reheating:
Reheat in the oven covered with foil until warm.

🥄 Variations

Extra cheesy: Add more cheese slices

Spicy kick: Add a pinch of chili powder to the sauce

Mini burgers: Serve as individual assembled sliders

Sauce lovers: Double the sauce recipe

Lighter version: Use leaner beef and less cheese

These variations keep the soul of Big Mac sliders while letting you tailor the experience.

❓ 10 FAQs

Do these taste like a real Big Mac?
Yes—very close, especially the sauce.

Can I make the sauce ahead?
Yes, up to 2 days in advance.

Are these kid-friendly?
Absolutely.

Can I cook the beef in advance?
Yes, reheat during baking.

Why shred the lettuce?
It mimics the classic texture.

Can I use different cheese?
Yes, but American-style melts best.

Do I need sesame buns?
Optional, but classic.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, great for parties.

Are these messy?
Fun-messy—in the best way.

What makes them “copycat”?
The signature sauce and layered build.

🏁 Conclusion

These Copycat Big Mac Sliders bring fast-food nostalgia straight to your kitchen—with fresher ingredients, bigger flavor, and zero guilt. Cheesy, saucy, and incredibly satisfying, they’re guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike. One batch is never enough.