Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers (Printer-Friendly)
Savory sliders with beef, cheese, pickles, and sauce—great for gatherings or a fun dinner.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Beef Patty Mixture
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2 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
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1 small yellow onion, finely minced
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2 large eggs, whisked
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2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
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2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
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1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
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2 tablespoons dried minced onion, for topping
→ Assembly and Toppings
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12 dinner rolls, halved horizontally
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12 slices Kraft American cheese
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1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
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12 to 15 hamburger dill pickle slices
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1/3 cup Thousand Island dressing
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, minced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and eggs until just mixed.
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Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a rectangle slightly larger than 6 connected dinner rolls. Place on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with additional minced onion.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 12 minutes, checking for doneness without overcooking.
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While the meat bakes, split the dinner rolls horizontally to create tops and bottoms, keeping the sets of six connected.
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Spread about 2 tablespoons of Thousand Island dressing across each bottom half of the rolls.
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Once the meat is cooked, blot excess grease with a paper towel. Place the cooked patties on the roll bottoms and spread more dressing on top of the meat.
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Top each patty evenly with slices of American cheese. Return to the oven for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
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Layer the minced onion, pickle slices, and shredded lettuce over the melted cheese.
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Cover with roll tops. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Slice into 12 individual mini burgers and serve.
# Extra Tips:
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Forming the patties slightly larger than the rolls compensates for shrinkage during cooking.
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Taste-test a small portion of the seasoned meat before baking to adjust seasoning if needed.