Description
Crack Breakfast Sliders are a mouthwatering combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar cheese layered between soft slider buns. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep, these sliders bring comfort and flavor in every bite and are ideal for feeding a group or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Base
- 12 slider buns
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Meat
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup breakfast sausage, crumbled (optional)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Finishing Touch
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Fresh herbs (like 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 butter to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice the Buns: Cut the slider buns in half horizontally without separating them and lay the bottom halves evenly in the baking dish.
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled bacon and sausage until fully cooked and crispy. Drain off any excess grease to keep the sliders from becoming greasy.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using) until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook the Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and scramble over medium heat until just set but still slightly undercooked; this ensures they finish cooking properly in the oven.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread the cooked meat evenly over the bottom buns, then layer on the scrambled eggs followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer to complete the sandwich.
- Brush with Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the tops of the buns to add flavor and encourage a golden, crispy finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the sliders from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes to set slightly and make slicing easier.
- Slice and Serve: Using a serrated knife, cut the sliders into individual portions and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can omit the sausage to make the sliders with bacon only or substitute with your preferred breakfast meat.
- Dijon mustard is optional but adds a subtle tang that complements the richness of the eggs and cheese.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and sausage and add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Prepare the assembled sliders the night before and refrigerate; simply bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a side salad to balance the richness.
- Use whole wheat slider buns for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and stovetop scrambling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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