Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers (Print Version)
Bite-sized burgers with beef, melted cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, and creamy dressing on soft dinner rolls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Buns
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12 soft dinner rolls, connected in two packs of six
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
→ Beef Patties
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1 pound 85% lean ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, minced
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1 large egg
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon minced onion (optional, for topping)
→ Toppings and Sauces
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6 slices Kraft American cheese
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½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
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12 thin slices dill pickles
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½ cup Thousand Island dressing
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and egg. Mix gently just until evenly combined to maintain a tender texture.
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Divide the mixture into two equal portions. Press each into a flat rectangle slightly larger than the bottom half of six dinner rolls. Place on a baking sheet and optionally sprinkle with extra minced onion. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 12 minutes, until fully cooked but still juicy.
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While the patties bake, carefully slice the connected dinner rolls horizontally to create bottoms and tops, keeping the sets of six intact for easy assembly.
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Spread a generous layer of Thousand Island dressing evenly over the bottom halves of the roll sets.
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Blot excess grease from the baked patties. Place each patty onto the dressed bottom halves of the rolls. Spread additional Thousand Island dressing over each patty for enhanced flavor.
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Position cheese slices on top of each patty. Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
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Top the melted cheese with minced onion, dill pickle slices, and shredded lettuce. Cover each slider with the corresponding top roll halves.
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Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
# Additional Notes:
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Blot excess grease from patties after baking to prevent soggy buns.
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These sliders can be assembled ahead and reheated gently before serving.
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Ground turkey can replace beef for a leaner variation.