Description
These Mini Copycat Big Mac Cheeseburgers bring the iconic fast-food classic to your kitchen in a fun, bite-sized version. Made with seasoned ground beef formed into large patties, topped with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and tangy Thousand Island dressing, all sandwiched between soft dinner rolls with sesame seeds. Perfect for parties, game day, or a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Buns
- 1 package of 12 Dinner Rolls
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
Beef Patties
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Small Yellow Onion, minced fine
- 2 teaspoons Salt (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Minced Onion (or to taste)
- 2 eggs, whisked
Toppings
- 12 slices Kraft American Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
- 12 to 15 Hamburger Dill Pickle slices
- 1/3 cup Thousand Island Dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and whisked eggs. Mix gently until just combined to avoid a tough texture. Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Form Beef Rectangles: Divide the meat mixture in half. Shape each half into a rectangle slightly larger than six dinner rolls arranged side by side in two rows of three. Ensure even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Bake the Patties: Place the two meat rectangles on a cookie sheet. Optionally, sprinkle extra minced onion on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes, checking to avoid overcooking.
- Prep the Buns: While the meat cooks, slice the package of dinner rolls horizontally to create bottoms and tops.
- Apply Thousand Island Dressing: Spread about two tablespoons of Thousand Island dressing evenly over each bottom bun.
- Assemble Patties on Buns: Once cooked, blot excess grease from the meat with paper towels. Place each meat rectangle on the prepared bottom buns and spread Thousand Island dressing on top of the patties.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Arrange the American cheese slices over the meat patties and return to the oven for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Finish Toppings: Spread minced onion over the melted cheese, then layer on pickle slices followed by shredded lettuce.
- Top the Burgers: Place the top buns onto each assembled burger.
- Butter and Seed the Buns: Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for classic flavor and appearance.
- Serve: Cut the assembled burgers into individual servings and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ground beef with moderate fat content (about 80/20) to keep patties juicy.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to fit your taste preference, especially salt and pepper.
- Check patties frequently while baking as oven temperatures vary.
- Can be served with extra Thousand Island or mustard on the side for dipping.
- These mini burgers are excellent for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mini Big Mac, Copycat Burger, Cheeseburger Recipe, Party Appetizer, Homemade Big Mac, Mini Burgers
