Mini Breakfast Sliders (Printable Version)

Fluffy eggs, sausage, cheddar, and maple syrup layered in soft slider buns for a tasty brunch treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Slider Assembly

01 - 8 mini slider buns
02 - 8 small breakfast sausage patties (about 1.4 oz each)
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
07 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Fresh chives, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) to warm up.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage patties for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Keep warm.
03 - Wipe the skillet clean. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat, add eggs, and gently scramble until just set. Remove from heat.
04 - Slice slider buns horizontally. Spread mayonnaise thinly on bottom halves, if using.
05 - Layer scrambled eggs, one sausage patty, and half a slice of cheddar cheese on each bottom bun. Drizzle with maple syrup.
06 - Place top halves on sliders and arrange them on a baking tray.
07 - Brush bun tops with remaining butter. Bake sliders at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and buns are lightly toasted.
08 - If desired, sprinkle fresh chives on top. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're the kind of bites that look fancy enough for guests but casual enough for a lazy weekend with your closest friends.
  • Everything comes together in one pan plus a quick oven toast, so you're not juggling multiple dishes while people are already hungry.
  • The sweet maple syrup against savory sausage and sharp cheddar creates this perfect balance that keeps people reaching for just one more.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the eggs—they'll continue to set as the sliders bake, and dry scrambled eggs will ruin the whole experience.
  • The maple syrup needs to be applied before baking so it caramelizes slightly against the warm cheese, not added afterward when it just sits on top.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the butter evenly to the bun tops—this ensures they toast uniformly and turn a beautiful golden color.
  • If you're making these the night before, assemble them without the maple syrup, cover tightly, and add the syrup just before baking so it doesn't soak into the bread.
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