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Little Big Mac Bites

These Little Big Mac Bites offer a healthier twist to the classic Big Mac flavor, perfect for meal prep or as a tasty snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 pound ground sirloin Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Ensure it's gluten-free if necessary.
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup minced white onion
  • 24 slices dill pickle slices
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter dip.
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (remaining)
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (remaining)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 24 cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sirloin and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon while stirring often until evenly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, relish, onion powder, paprika, vinegar, sugar, and the remaining salt and pepper in a bowl until combined. Refrigerate the dipping sauce until ready to serve.
Assembly
  1. Place about 1 tablespoon of cheese in the bottom of each muffin cup, working it against the sides if possible.
  2. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups and top evenly with minced onion.
  3. Add a slice of pickle to each cup and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese begins to brown around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Allow the bites to set in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes and then remove them to a paper towel-lined plate. Top with more sesame seeds if desired and serve with the Big Mac dipping sauce.

Notes

These bites can be easily stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days and can be frozen for up to three months.