Description
These Crack Breakfast Sliders are a delicious and savory breakfast option featuring slider buns stuffed with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a crowd or a hearty morning meal, these sliders combine flavorful ingredients and are baked to golden perfection with a buttery finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Buns
- 12 slider buns
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)
Cheese and Butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Garnish
- 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 assembled sliders.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking.
- Slice the Buns: Cut the slider buns in half horizontally without separating the individual buns so they stay connected; place the bottom halves evenly in the prepared dish.
- Cook the Meat: If using, cook the crumbled bacon and breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and fully cooked, then drain excess grease.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and optional Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Cook the Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into a skillet and scramble over medium heat until just set but still slightly undercooked, as they will finish baking in the oven.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread the cooked meat evenly over the bottom buns, layer the scrambled eggs on top, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer to complete the sandwich.
- Brush with Butter: Drizzle melted butter over the tops of the sliders to add richness and help them brown in the oven.
- Bake: Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and the buns turn golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let the sliders rest for about 5 minutes to cool and set for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Use a serrated knife to cut the sliders into individual portions. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can omit the breakfast sausage for a simpler bacon and egg version.
- Use whole wheat slider buns for a healthier twist.
- The Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang but can be left out if preferred.
- Allow the sliders to cool slightly before cutting to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives add a burst of freshness as garnish.
- These can be prepared a day ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Scrambling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
Keywords: breakfast sliders, egg sliders, breakfast sandwich, cheddar cheese, bacon breakfast, easy breakfast recipe, party breakfast
