Mini Breakfast Sliders (Printable Version)

Fluffy eggs, cheddar, sausage, and maple syrup come together in soft slider buns for a tasty start.

# What You Need:

→ Slider Assembly

01 - 8 mini slider buns
02 - 8 small breakfast sausage patties (approximately 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 ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're small enough to eat with one hand while holding coffee, which is basically breakfast perfection.
  • The maple syrup hits just as the cheese gets melty, creating this moment where savory and sweet actually make sense together.
  • You can prep them ahead and bake them fresh, turning Sunday morning into something that feels intentional instead of rushed.
02 -
  • Don't cook the scrambled eggs all the way through on the stovetop—they'll keep cooking in the oven, and overdone eggs ruin everything.
  • The maple syrup is not optional for flavor, even if you're usually a savory person; it's what makes these sliders genuinely special and not just tiny breakfast sandwiches.
03 -
  • Toast your buns lightly under the broiler for 30 seconds before assembling if you like them crunchier—it changes the texture in a way that feels more intentional.
  • Use room-temperature butter to brush the tops; it spreads evenly and browns more beautifully than cold butter in the oven.
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