Description
These Crack Breakfast Sliders are a delicious, hearty breakfast treat featuring scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage, and melted cheddar cheese all layered inside soft slider buns. Perfect for a crowd or a satisfying morning meal, they combine savory flavors and a golden baked finish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley) for garnish (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Meats
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup breakfast sausage, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when you assemble 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 help with easy cleanup.
- Slice the Buns: Cut the slider buns in half horizontally without separating them, then lay the bottom halves flat in the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Cook the Meat (if using): In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled bacon and sausage until they’re crispy and fully cooked, then drain any excess grease to keep the sliders from being 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 for a flavorful scramble.
- Cook the Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and scramble gently until just set but still slightly undercooked, as they’ll finish cooking in the oven and remain moist.
- Assemble the Sliders: Evenly spread the cooked meat over the bottom halves of the buns. Layer the scrambled eggs on top of the meat, then sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer to complete the slider assembly.
- Brush with Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the tops of the buns to add flavor and help achieve a golden, crisp 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 beautifully golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the sliders from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and Serve: Using a serrated knife, cut the sliders into individual portions and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked bacon and sausage for best flavor and texture, but precooked options can be used to save time.
- Dijon mustard adds a nice tang but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese for your favorite cheese blend for variation.
- These sliders can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and sausage and add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: breakfast sliders, crack breakfast sliders, scrambled egg sliders, breakfast sandwich, baked breakfast sliders, bacon breakfast sliders
