📋 Healthy Big Mac Bites Recipe

Big Mac Bite being dipped into special sauce

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📋 Healthy Big Mac Bites Recipe

These delicious and easy Healthy Big Mac Bites are a healthier appetizer that's simple to make with frozen meatballs and an easy copycat Big Mac sauce. They are healthy, low-carb, keto, and WW friendly! They make a great game day appetizer and are perfect for your next potluck!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword big mac, bites, healthy

Special Diet keto, low-carb

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings skewers

Calories 64kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

Ingredients

24 frozen beef meatballs
6 slices cheddar cheese * cut into quarters
6 pickles cut into rounds
1 cup lettuce cut into squares
½ small onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Big Mac Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise * I use Hellman's ½ the fat
¼ cup Catalina dressing * I use light/low-fat
2 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoon relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven as per package directions and add meatballs to a lined baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook meatballs as per package directions (generally at 400 degrees F/ 204 degrees C for 10-15 minutes).
24 frozen beef meatballs
When meatballs are done, add a cheese slice on top of each meatball and return to oven for 2-3 minutes.
6 slices cheddar cheese
Remove when cheese is melted.
6 pickles
Add a piece of pickle, then lettuce, then another piece of pickle to a skewer.
1 cup lettuce
Next add the 2 meatballs to the skewer.
Then add some chopped onion.
½ small onion
Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and mix until combined.
½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Catalina dressing, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 2 tablespoon relish, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt
Using a pastry bag or a ziploc bag (with a hole cut in the end) add the sauce to the bag.
Drizzle sauce over bites and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Notes

Expert Tips:

- Slice Cheese for Perfect Coverage. Pre-sliced cheese is a timesaver. Simply cut each slice into four smaller squares to ensure each meatball is perfectly topped without overhang or waste.

- Toast the Sesame Seeds. For a richer flavor, lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat before sprinkling them over the bites.

- Serve with Extra Sauce on the Side .Big Mac Bites are even better with extra dipping sauce. Provide a small bowl of the sauce for guests to enjoy, making the dish feel indulgent.

- Check Meatball Temperature. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This guarantees they’re fully cooked and safe to eat.

- Don’t Overload the Skewers. Limit each skewer to two meatballs and a few toppings to keep them bite-sized and easy to eat. Overloading may make them messy or harder to handle.

- Keep Meatballs Warm Until Assembly. If serving immediately, keep cooked meatballs warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven while you prepare the skewers. This ensures the cheese stays melted and the bites are warm when served.

- Use Sturdy Skewers. Bamboo or metal skewers work best for this recipe. Avoid flimsy toothpicks as they may break under the weight of the ingredients.

- Keep It Fresh. Add the lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp and vibrant. Lettuce that sits too long on skewers may wilt.

🔢WW Points

This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ 3 WW points for the skewer and the sauce is 1 WW point per tablespoon.

You can bring down the points in the skewers by using 1 meatball instead of 2 or making homemade meatballs (minus the sauce) with extra lean ground beef.

🌡️Storage

Store leftover Big Mac Bites in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

You can make these a couple of days in advance, but put them on the skewer just prior to serving and heat up the meatballs in the microwave, just before serving.

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