These Big Mac–style cheeseburger sliders are an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner made with juicy ground beef, melty cheese, pickles, and a creamy “special sauce” inspired by the classic fast-food favorite. Baked on soft Hawaiian rolls, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or anytime you want a fun twist on classic cheeseburger sliders.
If you love simple slider recipes that feed a group without a lot of prep, this one checks all the boxes. It has familiar flavors, easy ingredients, and minimal cleanup.
Why You’ll Love These Sliders
- Everything bakes together in one pan for easy prep and easy cleanup
- It uses pantry and fridge staples you probably already have
- Classic Big Mac–inspired flavors without the drive-thru (and hey, we don't have one in my town!)
- Kid-approved, party-friendly, and great for feeding a crowd
Looking for ways to use ground beef? Also check out more easy crowd-pleasing slider recipes.
Ingredients in Cheeseburger Sliders
You'll need the following ingredients from your kitchen or grocery store.
- Lean ground beef- I recommend using the leanest ground beef you can find and draining it well to avoid soggy sliders.
- Yellow onion
- Sea salt
- Ground black pepper
- Mayonnaise - any kind is fine to use (but we know Duke's and Hellmann's are the best!)
- Ketchup
- Dill relish - dill is my favorite for cheeseburger sliders, but if you prefer the taste of sweet relish you can use that instead.
- Cheddar cheese slices - if cheddar isn't your burger jam, feel free to use your favorite kind of cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese - again, feel free to use your favorite kind of cheese. Having two kinds of cheese is kinda key, though
- Slider rolls - I used King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls. Feel free to use your favorite brand of slider rolls or make your own homemade Hawaiian rolls!
- Unsalted butter
- Sesame seeds - you can omit this ingredient if you prefer or substitute with your favorite seasoning. I feel like sesame seeds on the top of the buns make these sliders legit.
Recipe Shortcuts
Ground Beef: If your ground beef is frozen, you can thaw and cook it quickly and easily in the Instant Pot.
Alternatively, I like to make batches of ground beef and freeze it in one pound increments. If you do that, you're already a step or two ahead in this recipe!
Onion: Use pre-chopped onion from the produce section of your grocery store. I also keep a bag of frozen chopped onions in the freezer. It's perfect when adulting just seems like too much. It happens.
I like to seal my bag of frozen onions inside another bag, usually gallon sized. Then I don't have to worry about smells tainting everything in my freezer.
You could also sub in a teaspoon or two of minced, dried onion.
Ketchup and Mayonnaise: If you happen have a bottle of mayochup (yes, it's a thing) in your fridge, use ⅔ cup of it in place of the individual ketchup and mayonnaise.
What Makes These Sliders Big Mac–Style?
What sets these cheeseburger sliders apart is the creamy, tangy special sauce inspired by the classic Big Mac. It’s quick to stir together and instantly gives these sliders that familiar fast-food flavor without ever leaving the house.
Simple Special Sauce Ingredients:
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Yellow mustard
- Sweet pickle relish
- Optional: a pinch of paprika or onion powder. Give 'em some flair!
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Drizzle the sauce over the sliders before serving, or serve it on the side for dipping.
Variations
Serve on Hawaiian buns or homemade Hawaiian rolls.
Feeling fancy? Put dill pickle slice on a tooth pick through the tops of the buns to serve.
Add cooked bacon slices to transform these into bacon cheeseburger sliders. Or add the bacon and barbecue sauce and you can call these rodeo burger sliders! Is that a thing? If not, I just made that up.
Make-Ahead & Party Tips
These Big Mac–style sliders are great for parties and game day.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake
- Bake just before serving for the best texture
- Serve with extra special sauce on the side for dipping
If your family loves hot, melty sandwiches, this Cuban sandwich is another must-try.
How to store leftover cheeseburger sliders
Store any leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
FAQS
To reheat, place the sliders on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cover them with aluminum foil and bake at 350° F. For 8-10 minutes, or until warmed through.
You can plan on 2-3 sliders per person.
These sliders go perfectly with any side dish you would serve with regular burgers.
Some suggestions are potato chips, macaroni salad, creamy potato salad, coleslaw, French fries, air fryer zucchini fries, onion rings, or veggies and ranch dressing.
Other Slider Recipes
I have a lot of love for slider recipes. Here are a few of my favs.
When you make these cheeseburger sliders with Hawaiian rolls, leave a recipe review or comment below. I'd love to hear from you!
Recipe
Big Mac–Style Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ⅓ cup finely diced yellow onion about 1 small onion
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 teaspoons dill pickle relish
- 10 slices 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 12 count package Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 pounds lean ground beef and ⅓ cup finely diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking into small pieces until the ground beef is no longer pink.
- Remove from heat and drain the cooked beef if necessary and stir in the 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup ketchup, and 3 teaspoons dill pickle relish.
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a large rimmed baking sheet or large baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick aluminum foil. Slice your 2 12 count package Hawaiian rolls or slider buns in half horizontally if they are not pre-sliced. Place the bottom halves of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the 10 slices 8 ounces cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom buns. Spoon the ground meat mixture evenly over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the 4 ounces monterey jack cheese on top and place the top half of the buns onto the sliders.
- Melt the 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter and brush melted butter over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the sliders are warmed through. Slice into individual sliders and serve.
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Marcela says
I made these for family dinner. They were my son’s pick. I did season the ground beef with hamburger seasoning and made half the sliders with Cheddar cheese and half with pepper jack cheese. Very good recipe
Sherri Blair says
Made them the other night. My husband and I loved them! They turned out perfectly! I did tweak them a little for our taste . Definitely will make them again. Thanks for the recipe!😊
Deanne Frieders says
I love cooking at home because we make things how we like 'em!
Ava says
We made these for our super bowl party and next time, I'm making two batches. Thank you!