Big Mac Sliders Mini Burgers (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Slider Buns

01 - 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or other slider buns)

→ Toppings

02 - 2 cups shredded lettuce
03 - 9 slices American cheese
04 - 24-30 dill pickle slices
05 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

→ Slider Mixture

07 - 1 pound lean ground beef
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion

→ Big Mac Sauce

11 - 2/3 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
13 - 2 teaspoons sugar
14 - 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
15 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish or sheet pan with nonstick spray.
02 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sugar, yellow mustard, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix to combine and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onions, salt, and pepper until the ground beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft. Remove from heat and drain excess grease.
04 - Place the bottoms of the slider buns in the prepared dish or sheet pan. Spread a thin layer of Big Mac sauce on the bottom buns. Top with the beef and onion mixture, then layer slices of cheese to cover the beef evenly. Add pickle slices, spacing them so each slider gets pickles.
05 - Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and add shredded lettuce and additional Big Mac sauce, if desired. Place the top buns on the sliders, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
06 - Bake the assembled sliders for an additional 3-4 minutes to warm them through completely. Remove from oven and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - If using different slider buns or dinner rolls, form individual burger patties and bake them on a cookie sheet. Alternatively, cook them individually and add to the buns before final assembly.
02 - For warm shredded lettuce, layer it with the cheese and pickles before the initial baking step.
03 - Substitute thousand island dressing for the Big Mac sauce if needed.
04 - Use mini hamburger patties and top with grilled onions for an alternative preparation.