Easy Cheesy Sausage Egg Breakfast Sliders Recipe
Tucking into a hearty sausage egg and cheese breakfast sliders brings morning comfort right to your plate.
Mornings demand something special that jumpstarts your energy and mood.
Soft rolls cradle perfectly seasoned sausage patties nestled beneath fluffy scrambled eggs.
Melted cheese drapes across the warm ingredients, creating delectable layers of flavor.
Weekend brunch becomes an instant celebration with these compact, satisfying bites.
Each slider packs a punch of protein and deliciousness that will keep you full and happy.
Weekend warriors and breakfast enthusiasts, this recipe promises pure morning magic that you won’t want to miss.
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sliders That Delight
Ingredients for Sausage Egg and Cheese Sliders
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Step 1: Fire Up The Oven
Crank the oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C) and get ready for some breakfast magic.
Step 2: Brown The Sausage
Toss ground breakfast sausage into a large skillet and cook over medium heat.
Sizzle until the meat turns golden brown and is fully cooked.
Pour out any extra grease for a cleaner dish.
Step 3: Scramble The Eggs
Whisk together eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Pour this mixture into the skillet with the cooked sausage.
Stir gently and cook until the eggs are softly scrambled and just set.
Step 4: Prepare The Slider Base
Slice the slider buns horizontally into two halves.
Arrange the bottom halves in a greased baking dish, creating a perfect foundation for your breakfast creation.
Step 5: Layer The Sausage And Egg
Spread the sausage and egg mixture evenly across the bottom bun halves, ensuring every bite will be packed with flavor.
Step 6: Sprinkle The Cheese
Top the sausage and egg layer with a generous sprinkle of:Step 7: Crown With Bun Tops
Gently place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheesy layer.
Step 8: Butter The Buns
Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter for a golden, crispy finish.
Step 9: Bake To Perfection
Cover the baking dish with foil and slide into the preheated oven.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts and the bun tops turn a beautiful golden brown.
Step 10: Garnish And Serve
Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top for a fresh touch.
Serve these sliders warm and watch everyone dig in with excitement.
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FAQs
Yes, you can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage, chorizo, or even vegetarian sausage for variety.
Absolutely! Prepare the sliders, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake when ready to serve, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
Use lean ground sausage, whole wheat slider buns, reduced-fat cheese, and add spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
Yes, you can freeze them after baking. Wrap individually in foil, store in a freezer bag, and reheat in the oven for best results.
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Sausage Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
Mini breakfast sliders packed with sausage, egg, and cheese bring Southern comfort to your morning table. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make these sliders a quick, satisfying meal you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Bread and Additional Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking dish with light grease.
- Sauté ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, carefully draining excess fat.
- Whisk eggs with milk, seasoning with salt and pepper, then pour into the skillet with cooked sausage.
- Scramble the egg and sausage mixture until eggs are just set and integrated with the meat.
- Split slider buns horizontally, laying bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the sausage and egg mixture across the bottom bun layers.
- Generously sprinkle both cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the egg mixture, covering completely.
- Cap the sliders with top bun halves, creating a sandwich-like arrangement.
- Gently brush melted butter across the top of each bun to ensure golden crispness.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and bun tops turn golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheese is gooey.
Notes
- Customize the meat by swapping breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or vegetarian crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Prep sliders ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating overnight, which helps flavors meld and simplifies morning cooking.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss to add unexpected flavor complexity and personalize the dish.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to make the recipe completely gluten-free and accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 551 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg
Mia Thompson
Pastry Chef & Content Creator
Expertise
Education
Portland Community College – Baking and Pastry Arts Program
Specialized in artisanal bread, seasonal desserts, and sustainable baking methods.
National University of Natural Medicine – Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BScN)
Focused on “Food as Medicine” philosophy, with core threads in nutrition.
Mia’s love affair with baking began in her grandmother’s kitchen, where sneaking spoonfuls of batter first sparked her curiosity. She refined her skills through Portland Community College’s Baking and Pastry Arts Program and her expertise at the National University of Natural Medicine, earning a B.Sc. in Nutrition.
At The Scrumptious Pumpkin, Mia reimagines classics with effortless seasonal treats, healthier twists on old favorites, and playful confections that feel like pure joy. Beyond the oven, she nurtures her urban garden, forages local ingredients around Portland, and leads hands‑on nutrition workshops for her community.