Everything you love about a Big Mac but smaller! In these Mini Mac Sliders, an all-beef patty is smashed, griddled and topped with American cheese, homemade mac sauce, shredded lettuce and sliced pickles, sandwiched between soft sesame seed slider buns! Delicious and so much fun to make and eat! Yields 12 sliders.

Mini Mac Sliders

 Who doesn’t ❤️ Big Macs?

I vividly remember the moment I stopped ordering a kids happy meal and fell in love with the Big Mac combo at McDonalds. I was in the 7th grade and while on vacation, my oldest sister Kelly suggested I try it and she promised I wouldn’t regret it. Oh how right she was! So much in fact that later on I started making them at home. And actually, these mini macs are one of the first recipes I posted on this blog 13 (!!!) years ago – our oldest daughter Haileigh gave them the name “mini mac sliders” .

Over these past 13 years, the recipe has changed very little. The Mac sauce is the same *chefs kiss*, but now I press the beef patties thin before griddling, which makes all the difference in my opinion. The sliders are still topped with cheese, finely shredded lettuce and thinly sliced pickle but now I like to serve them with homemade French fries.

Mini Mac Sliders

A little messy but SO tasty! As they should be.

Ingredients for Mini Mac Sliders

To Make These Mini Mac Sliders You Will Need:

  • ground beefI use 80/20 ground beef. I let the ground beef come up to room temperature before pressing.
  • kosher saltEnhances the flavor of the beef.
  • black pepperAdds some subtle bite and flavor.
  • american cheeseI stack and cut the slices into 4 smaller squares. 
  • slider bunsUse homemade or store-bought.
  • homemade mac sauceIsn’t a big (or small) mac without it.
  • iceberg lettuceAdds freshness and delicious crunch.
  • sliced picklesI like to slice claussen pickles by hand for these.

ingredients for homemade mac sauce

To Make Homemade Mac Sauce You Will Need:

  • mayonnaiseLends flavor, richness and creaminess.
  • French dressingGives this dressing that signature color.
  • sweet pickle relishAdds sweetness, flavor and texture.
  • white onion (finely minced) – Lends a sharp, strong onion flavor.
  • white vinegarFor a touch of acidity.
  • granulated sugar (white) – Lends a touch of sweetness.
  • kosher saltEnhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness.

ingredients for mac sauce in bowl

In a mixing bowl, measure and add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons French dressing, 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons finely minced white onion, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

whisk to combine

Whisk to combine, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

ground beef, salt and pepper.

Then in a separate large mixing bowl add 1-1/2 pounds of (80/20) ground beef, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.

combine by hand but don't over mix.

Mix the ingredients by hand until combined, don’t over mix.  I like to wear nitrile (food safe) gloves for this.

divide meat mixture into 12 portions

Divide  the meat mixture in  12 (2-ounce) portions.

flatten between two pieces of wax paper

Next, place one portion of the meat mixture in between 2 pieces of wax paper and use the flat bottom of a drinking glass to press until thin and flat. Transfer to a large platter or cutting board (I line it with more wax paper) and repeat with the remaining portions.

Griddle burgers

Preheat a griddle to 350°. Once hot, work in batches (if needed) and cook the patties for 3 minutes on the first side.

top with cheese

Flip, top with 2 squares (technically 1/2 slice) of american cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.

transfer burgers to a plate or sheet pan and repeat

Transfer cooked burgers to a plate or sheet pan and repeat with the remaining burger patties.

sesame buns

I very lightly misted the tops of the slider buns with ghee spray and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. This is of course optional.

add a spoonful of sauce to the bottom bun.

Spread a spoonful of the mac sauce on the inside of bottom bun.

burger patty, shredded lettuce and sliced pickles

Then top with a burger patty, shredded lettuce and sliced pickles.

Mini Mac Sliders

Replace the top of the bun.

Mini Mac Sliders

Serve with homemade French fries!

Mini Mac Sliders

Enjoy! And if you give this Mini Mac Sliders recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 12 servings

Mini-Mac Sliders

Everything you love about a Big Mac but smaller! In these Mini Mac Sliders, an all-beef patty is smashed, griddled and topped with American cheese, homemade mac sauce, shredded lettuce and sliced pickles, sandwiched between soft sesame seed slider buns! Delicious and so much fun to make and eat!
Yields 12 sliders.

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons French dressing
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR THE BURGERS:

  • pounds ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

FOR SERVING:

  • shredded iceberg lettuce
  • pickle slices
  • 6 slices American cheese, cut into fourths (2 squares per burger)
  • 12 slider buns
  • ghee spray, optional
  • toasted sesame seeds, optional

Equipment

  •  Ceramic 22-inch Electric Griddle

Instructions 

MAKE THE SAUCE:

  • Simply combine all the ingredients, refrigerate until ready to use!

MAKE THE BURGERS:

  • Combine the ground chuck with salt and pepper.
  • Mix by hand until just combined then divide into 12 (2 ounce) portions.
  • Place one portion of the meat mixture in between 2 pieces of wax paper and use the flat bottom of a drinking glass to press them until thin and flat.
    Transfer to a large platter or cutting board (I line it with more wax paper) and repeat with the remaining portions.
  • Preheat a griddle to 350°. Once hot, work in batches (if needed) and cook the patties 3 minutes on the first side. Flip, top with 2 squares (technically 1/2 slice) of american cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer cooked burgers to a plate or sheet pan and repeat with the remaining burger patties.

ASSEMBLE SLIDERS:

  • I very lightly mist the tops of the slider buns with ghee spray and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. This is of course optional.
  • Spread a spoonful of the mac sauce on the inside of each bottom bun.
  • Top each bottom bun with a burger patty, shredded lettuce and pickle slices. Replace the top of the slider and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Serving: 1slider, Calories: 352kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 563mg, Potassium: 177mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 164IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 147mg, Iron: 2mg