Can I make this gluten-free or with different buns?

As a busy home cook, I love how Copycat Big Mac Sliders can adapt to gluten-free needs. Swap in gluten-free buns or your favorite roll and adjust the sauce as needed. Keeping the sauce balanced and the toppings crunchy helps these bites stay true to the Big Mac flavor, no matter the bun.

Can I use ground turkey or a different cheese?

In my kitchen, Copycat Big Mac Sliders work well with ground turkey for a lighter bite. Try pepper jack or cheddar if you don’t have American cheese. The goal is to keep the tangy sauce and crisp toppings so the sliders still feel like a familiar Big Mac bite.

Can I bake from frozen or use air fryer?

Yes—you can bake from frozen; add 5–10 extra minutes to the total bake time. If using an air fryer, monitor time and keep the cheese melted, because cheese loves to melt but hates heat extremes. For best texture, start in a covered pan, then finish uncovered to glaze the tops.

How long will leftovers keep in the fridge?

In my kitchen, leftovers stay tasty for about 2–3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently to avoid soggy buns or a dry center. If the top looks a little dull, a quick brush of melted butter helps revive shine.

Copycat Big Mac Sliders are a 5-Ingredient Best Easy Fast.

Name: Copycat Big Mac Sliders are a 5-Ingredient Best Easy Fast.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slider buns or dinner rolls; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 8 slices American cheese; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup diced pickles; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for topping); For Special Sauce:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Description

Copycat Big Mac Sliders: Mini cheeseburger bites that recreate the classic Big Mac flavors with seasoned beef, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and the signature sauce baked on fluffy slider buns.

Ingredients

Scale

12 slider buns or dinner rolls
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 slices American cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced pickles
1/2 cup diced onion
2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
For Special Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a skillet, cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess grease.
In a small bowl, whisk together all special sauce ingredients until smooth.
Slice slider buns in half horizontally (keeping them connected). Place the bottom half in a greased baking dish.
Layer ground beef evenly over buns, then drizzle with half the special sauce.
Add onion, pickles, lettuce, and cheese slices. Top with the bun tops.
Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Slice and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Tip: sauce can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 3 days.
To freeze: assemble unbaked sliders, wrap tightly, and freeze; bake from frozen, adding 5–10 minutes to the bake time.
Variation: use pepper jack or cheddar cheese if American cheese isn’t available.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 330
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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