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Whether hosting brunch, serving a crowd for breakfast, or tailgating, these Breakfast Sliders are a breakfast sandwich that no one can resist. Made with soft rolls, fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melted cheese, they are hearty and satisfying. But it's the maple butter glaze that seals the deal!
When it comes to portable breakfast options, we love Egg McMuffins, breakfast burritos, and baked oatmeal cups for day to day. But when entertaining, I turn to these Breakfast Sliders! They are sweet, savory, portable, and always the first thing to disappear!
Kristen's Keys for Breakfast Sliders
A few small details make a big difference in terms of flavor and ease. Paying attention now, will help ensure perfect results with the least amount of effort involved.
- Hawaiian Rolls are best, but don't panic if you can't find them. The sweet flavor of the rolls plays well with the savory components of the dish, but because we are adding a maple glaze, any slider bun or roll works well here.
- Bake the eggs. This keeps the prep work to a minimal and makes the sliders easy to layer and cut.
- Prevent soggy sliders. Breakfast sliders are a make-ahead friendly brunch option as long as you wait to add the glaze until ready to bake. Adding it too early can make the buns soggy.
5-Star Reader Review
These were made for our nurses week breakfast. They were a hit. So delicious! -Cindy
How to Make Breakfast Sliders
While an easy recipe, this section will walk you through the step-by-step process, providing helpful tips along the way.
Step One: Prepare Eggs
While you can scramble the eggs in a pan, I highly recommend using my trick of baking eggs in the same pan in which you will bake these sandwiches, making this process much easier. To do this, whisk the eggs with cream and seasonings, pour into a pan lined with parchment paper, and bake until set. The eggs will be uniform and fluffy and fit perfectly on the slider buns.
Step Two: Prepare Sausage
While the eggs are baking, use that time to cook the breakfast sausage. Alternatively, you bake bacon along with the eggs to use in place of the sausage or replace with sliced ham.
Step Three: Assemble Breakfast Sliders
Once the eggs are prepared, use the parchment paper to lift them out of the pan. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the same pan. Add the baked eggs, cooked breakfast sausage (or meat of choice), and slices of cheese, then place the tops of the rolls on.
????????Make-Ahead Tip: If you are assembling these sliders in advance stop here and cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Step Five: Glaze Sliders
When ready to bake the sliders, combine melted butter with maple syrup in a small bowl then brush it generously over the tops of the rolls.
Step Six: Bake and Serve
Bake until the rolls are lightly golden and the cheese is fully melted. We want them just a bit toasty, yet still soft and fluffy. Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve while warm.
????????Leisurely entertaining? While best warm, you can safely leave the sliders sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
Tips for Storing and Prepping Ahead
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 15-20 minutes so they heat through without drying out.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: To prep ahead, assemble the sliders completely up to brushing with the glaze. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before baking, let the sliders sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then brush with the maple butter and bake as directed.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes for a Crowd
- Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
- Overnight French Toast Casserole
- Green Chile Egg Casserole
- Asparagus Frittata
- Easy Homemade Sausage Balls
- Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
- Overnight Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Easy Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
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Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian slider buns, (1 package)
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup cream, or milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ pound breakfast sausage
- 8-10 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (185℃). Line a 7x11 pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together 8 large eggs, ¼ cup cream, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Pour into prepared pan and bake until eggs are set or for 13-16 minutes. When the eggs are finished baking, allow the eggs to cool for 5 minutes in the pan then carefully lift the parchment paper out of the pan.
- While the eggs are baking, brown ½ pound breakfast sausage over medium heat until cooked through, breaking up into small pieces as the sausage cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
- Place the bottom of the slider buns into the dish the eggs baked in. Place the baked eggs on the slider buns, removing the parchment paper. Trim off any excess eggs if needed. Top with the crumbled sausage and then top with the sliced cheese, overlapping the cheese slightly. Top with the slider bun tops.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and ½ tablespoon maple syrup and then brush over the slider tops.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was originally published in 2020 and updated in 2025.
Could I make this ahead and freeze it?
Hi Sue! To be honest, I have not frozen these before, but in theory it should work okay. I would prepare eggs and meat and let cool COMPLETELY! Assemble sandwiches in freezer safe baking, but do not glaze. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove pan from from freezer while oven preheats, then bake from frozen at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, covered until mostly warmed through. Uncover foil, brush with the maple butter, and bake for 10 minutes longer until warmed through and slightly browned.
Easy and so delicious!
My FAVORITE breakfast sandwich by far! Better than drive-thru! I love how easy the egg preparation is, and then everything goes back into the same dish for minimal clean-up. Win-win-win! ????
Love that you enjoy these so much, Mindy! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Have made this twice. Just scramble the eggs versus oven but the maple butter puts this over the top. Family of 6 love this.