We’re always looking for new breakfast recipes that are creative, delicious, and anything but boring. We recently made these breakfast sliders for a Sunday brunch, and they were a huge hit. They’re also definitely on our back to school meal prep list because they’re simple to freeze and reheat.
Our inspiration for the recipe was our bbq chicken sliders, we wanted to try creating the breakfast version as a solution for entertaining guests. With less than 10 ingredients – including egg, ham and gooey cheese – they’re a bite anyone will love. Be sure to also try our breakfast burritos as another delicious prep ahead breakfast recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy and flavorful weekday breakfast recipe. Forget a boring breakfast, these sliders are no-fuss and truly hassle-free. We love that with 10 minutes everything is prepped to bake and enjoy.
- Simple and affordable ingredients. We keep it basic here, many of the ingredients you probably already buy on your weekly shopping list from the store.
- The best recipe to make when entertaining. When we are hosting a brunch or having a lot of people over for a holiday, these sliders are always on the menu because they’re a crowd favorite and require little stress to assemble. We even bake the eggs in the oven to avoid having to stir the eggs on the stovetop.
Tips for Busy Cooks
These are ideal for meal prepping for busy school mornings. Make a batch of sliders, cut them into individual servings, then wrap them in parchment and foil. You can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes until warmed fully through.
Key Ingredient Notes
- Large eggs – The protein base of the sandwich
- Slider rolls – We love any slider rolls that are connected such as the brioche rolls, soft dinner rolls, or Hawaiian sweet rolls.
- Pepper Jack cheese slices – Adds all the gooeyness and a hint of spice too.
- Slices of ham – You can buy thick or thin cut ham here. If you use thin cut, you may need a few slices in the center of the sandwich.
- Cheddar cheese slices – Additional cheese to make them extra cheesy.
- Unsalted butter – For toasting the rolls in the oven and the base to the garlic butter.
- Garlic paste – Infuses the butter with the great garlic flavor to brush on top of the rolls before baking.
- Chopped parsley – Adds a nice hint of green and herbal flavor.
How to make this breakfast sliders recipe
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a quarter-sheet pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of water.
Step 2: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
Step 4: Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
Using a serrated knife, slice the slider rolls in half lengthwise.
Smear 2 tablespoons of butter on the bottom half of the slider rolls and place it in the prepared baking dish.
Step 5: Place the cooked egg layer over the bread.
Step 6: Then place pepper jack cheese, followed by ham and cheddar cheese.
Step 7: Place the top of the slider rolls. Brush on the garlic butter all over the bread. And cover the dish with a foil.
Step 8: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Expert Tips:
- Don’t overcook the eggs. We cook them in a sheet pan for ease. You want to make sure you cook them for no longer than 10 minutes or they can become tough and rubbery. If you desire, you can make them on the stovetop in a nonstick skillet.
- Make sure you use a serrated knife for easy cutting of the slider rolls. This helps them remain together and connected which makes it so much easier for baking in a standard baking dish.
- Customize with your favorite ingredients. Swap the ham for cooked sausage or sausage patties, extra crispy bacon, or omit just for an egg and cheese slider. Add hot sauce if desired as well as a thin layer of your favorite jam.
- Be sure to cover the rolls with foil when baking. This will prevent the rolls from drying out to much in the oven and becoming hard.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes until warmed through and the bread on top is toasted.
If you want to freeze the sliders as a great meal prep option, we recommend cutting them into individual sliders then wrapping them in parchment paper and then foil. They can keep in the fridge or you can freeze them for up to 2 months for easy reheating for an on-the-go morning meal.
FAQs
We love to use the Hawaiian rolls or if you can find brioche rolls or soft dinner rolls that are connected, those work great too.
Yes, we also use ground sausage or sausage patties, or we make a big batch of crispy bacon for layering.
You probably didn’t cover the baking dish while they were baking. This prevents the slider buns from fully toasting or drying out to keep the bread soft and moist.
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Breakfast Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
For the egg layer:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the sliders:
- 12 slider rolls
- 4-6 slices pepperjack cheese
- 6-12 slices ham Note 1
- 4-6 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
For the garlic butter:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
To make egg layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a quarter-sheet pan (https://amzn.to/4msVOHq) with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
To make garlic butter:
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
To assemble:
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the slider rolls in half lengthwise.
- Smear 2 tablespoons of butter on the bottom half of the slider rolls and place it in the prepared baking dish.
- Place the egg layer over the bread. Then place pepper jack cheese, followed by ham and cheddar cheese.
- Place the top of the slider rolls.
- Brush on the garlic butter all over the bread. And cover the dish with a foil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Notes
– Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes until warmed through and the bread on top is toasted.
– If you want to freeze the sliders as a great meal prep option, we recommend cutting them into individual sliders then wrapping them in parchment paper and then foil. They can keep in the fridge or you can freeze them for up to 2 months for easy reheating for an on-the-go morning meal.
Nutrition
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