Mini Breakfast Sliders (Printable)

Fluffy eggs and sausage on soft buns with cheddar and maple syrup for a sweet-savory brunch treat.

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in just 35 minutes, which means you can go from idea to breakfast on the table faster than most people can shower.
  • The sweet-savory balance is genuinely addictive—that maple syrup with the salty sausage just works.
  • You can assemble everything ahead and pop them in the oven right when people arrive, keeping you out of the kitchen and at the table.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of brushing butter on the buns—it's what separates a mediocre slider from one that tastes like it came from a proper brunch spot.
  • The maple syrup should be a whisper, not a shout; too much and you'll mask the savory notes that make these sliders work.
03 -
  • Brush your butter on the buns while it's still soft enough to spread evenly—this ensures even toasting and prevents dry spots.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking tray; give each slider a little breathing room so the heat circulates and they toast evenly rather than steam.
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