Mini Breakfast Sliders (Printable)

Fluffy eggs, cheddar, sausage, and maple glaze layered in soft buns for a savory-sweet brunch bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
07 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage patties until browned and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
03 - Wipe out the skillet. Whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium-low heat, then pour in the eggs. Gently scramble until just set. Remove from heat.
04 - Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Spread the bottom halves with a thin layer of mayonnaise, if using.
05 - On each bottom bun, layer scrambled eggs, a sausage patty, and half a slice of cheddar cheese. Drizzle each with a little maple syrup.
06 - Place the top buns on the sliders and arrange the assembled sliders on a baking tray.
07 - Brush the tops of the buns with remaining butter. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.
08 - Garnish with fresh chives, if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're small enough to eat with your hands but satisfying enough to feel like a real breakfast.
  • You can assemble them in minutes, making them perfect for unexpected guests or lazy weekend mornings.
  • The maple-and-cheese combination hits that sweet-savory note that somehow works every single time.
02 -
  • Scramble those eggs gently over lower heat or they'll become rubbery and change the whole texture of the bite—this is where patience wins.
  • The maple syrup must be just a drizzle, not a soak, or the buns become soggy and lose their structure.
  • Don't skip the brushing and baking step; that's what makes the buns golden and brings all the flavors together with warmth.
03 -
  • Cook your sausage patties until the edges are just slightly crispy—that contrast between crispy and tender changes everything.
  • Keep the butter and maple syrup at room temperature so they spread and drizzle smoothly without resistance.
  • Assemble the sliders on a lined baking tray so cleanup is effortless and you can focus on the food and the people.
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