Description
Crack Breakfast Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast option combining fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, savory sausage, and melted cheddar cheese layered in soft slider buns. Perfect for family breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or meal prep, these sliders offer a comforting and satisfying handheld meal that can be prepared ahead and baked fresh in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Base
- 12 slider buns
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Meat
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup breakfast sausage, crumbled (optional)
Cheese and Garnishes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sliders.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Slice the Buns: Carefully cut the slider buns in half horizontally without separating the individual buns to keep them connected. Lay the bottom halves evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled bacon and breakfast sausage until crispy and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease to keep the sliders from being greasy.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard if using until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Cook the Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into the same skillet. Scramble gently over medium heat until the eggs are just set and still slightly undercooked, about 3-4 minutes, as they will finish cooking in the oven.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread the cooked bacon and sausage evenly over the bottom halves of the buns. Layer the scrambled eggs on top of the meat, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer, ensuring the sliders remain connected for easy slicing later.
- Brush with Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the tops of the slider buns to enhance flavor and help achieve a golden, crisp crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese has melted nicely and the buns have turned golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the sliders from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes; this helps the sliders set and makes them easier to cut without falling apart.
- Slice and Serve: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the slider tray into individual servings. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the meat by substituting bacon and sausage with turkey or vegetarian sausage for different dietary needs.
- Prepare the assembled sliders the night before, cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning to save time.
- For added flavor, try spreading a thin layer of your favorite sauce or spread (such as mayonnaise or hot sauce) on the buns before assembly.
- Use full-fat cheddar cheese for the best melting results and a rich taste.
- Leftover sliders can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Breakfast sliders, easy breakfast recipe, brunch recipe, egg sliders, bacon breakfast, cheddar cheese sliders, meal prep breakfast, family breakfast
