Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders layer scrambled eggs, two cheeses, and 12 individual pork-sausage patties inside one connected slab of Hawaiian sweet rolls. A generous maple-butter glaze gives the golden tops a distinct sweet-and-savory finish.
The recipe yields 12 sliders, serves 12, and records 15 minutes preparation plus 20 minutes cooking for a 35-minute total. Bake at 350°F, first under foil and then uncovered, before a brief 2–3-minute rest and final separation.
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders Ingredients
For the Sliders: 24 ounces ground pork breakfast sausage (2 rolls, like Jimmy Dean); 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (kept connected in the package); 8 large eggs, scrambled; 6 slices pepper jack cheese; 8 slices American cheese.
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For the Maple Butter Glaze: ½ cup butter, melted; ¼ cup maple syrup.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
How to Make Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 7x10-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare and cook the sausage: Divide the ground pork sausage into 12 equal portions and form into patties that are slightly larger than the size of an individual Hawaiian roll (they will shrink while cooking). Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the sausage patties, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through with no pink remaining. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Prepare the rolls: While the sausage is cooking, prepare the Hawaiian rolls. Using a serrated knife, slice the entire connected slab of rolls horizontally (through the middle), keeping both the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish, cut side up. Set the top half aside for later.
- Layer the ingredients: Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs over the bottom half of the rolls, creating the first layer. Top the eggs with the slices of pepper jack cheese, tearing them as needed to fit. Next, place the cooked sausage patties on top of the pepper jack cheese, arranging them so each roll will have a patty. Finally, layer the American cheese slices on top of the sausage, again tearing if necessary to ensure even coverage.
- Complete the assembly: Carefully place the top half of the rolls over the stacked ingredients, creating a complete sandwich. Press down gently to compact the layers slightly.
- Prepare and apply the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and maple syrup until well combined. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the maple butter mixture over the tops of the rolls, allowing the sauce to drip down the sides and between the rolls. Make sure to use all of the glaze, as it will soak into the rolls and create a delicious sweet and savory flavor.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown, the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the sliders are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the sliders rest for 2-3 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut along the pre-marked lines of the rolls to separate into individual sliders. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Form Twelve Equal Sausage Patties
Divide all 24 ounces ground pork breakfast sausage into 12 equal portions before cooking. Shape each portion slightly larger than one Hawaiian roll because pork patties shrink as their fat renders. Equal portions place one patty over every roll and help the 12 sliders bake and cut consistently. Keep the patties fairly flat so the finished stack remains easy to bite.
Brown the Sausage in Batches
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes per side. Work in batches if the skillet cannot hold them without crowding. Every patty must be cooked through with no pink remaining before assembly. Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper-towel-lined plate so excess grease does not soak into the sweet rolls.
Keep the Roll Slab Connected
Use a serrated knife to cut the entire connected 12-roll slab horizontally through its middle. Do not separate the individual rolls yet. Place the bottom half cut-side up in a lightly greased 7×10-inch or 9×13-inch dish and reserve the connected top. Keeping both halves intact makes the four filling layers easier to distribute from edge to edge.
Layer Eggs and Pepper Jack First
Scramble the 8 large eggs, then spread them evenly over all 12 roll positions. Add the 6 pepper jack slices next, tearing them only as needed to cover the eggs. This order keeps the soft eggs near the bread while the pepper jack melts around them. Check the corners so the outer sliders receive the same breakfast filling as those in the center.
Match One Patty to Every Slider
Arrange the 12 cooked sausage patties over the pepper jack, with one patty centered on each future slider. Add all 8 American cheese slices over the sausage, tearing them for even coverage. Spread both cheeses to the edges so every portion melts evenly.
Use All the Maple Butter Glaze
Replace the connected top slab and press it down gently. Whisk ½ cup melted butter with ¼ cup maple syrup until combined, then brush the entire mixture over the rolls. Carry glaze into the seams and down the sides. The method specifically calls for using all of it because the sweet-savory glaze soaks into the tops as the sliders bake.
Bake Covered, Then Uncover
Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue for another 5–10 minutes. The sliders are done when their tops are golden, the two cheeses are completely melted and bubbly, and the centers are heated through. The covered first stage protects the glazed rolls while the filling warms.
Rest and Separate the Sliders
Wait 2–3 minutes after removing the dish from the oven. This short rest gives the melted cheese time to settle without letting the sliders cool. Follow the original roll seams with a sharp knife and cut 12 individual sandwiches. The recipe yields 12 sliders and serves 12, so its recorded serving is one slider per person.
Make-Ahead and Serving Notes
The assembled tray can be covered and refrigerated for up to a day, then baked just before serving. For transport, use a disposable foil pan or wrap warm individual sliders in foil. A hotter variation may add a dash of hot sauce to the eggs or use pepper jack on both cheese layers, while pre-cooked sausage patties can shorten preparation.
Recorded Recipe Tips
- For tailgating or potlucks, prepare in a disposable foil pan for easy transport, or wrap individual sliders in foil to keep warm.
- These sliders can be assembled a day ahead, covered, refrigerated overnight, and baked just before serving.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce to the eggs or use pepper jack cheese on both layers.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked sausage patties instead of making them from ground sausage.
Equipment Checklist
Prepare the required tools before starting: 7x10-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish, Large skillet, Serrated knife, Pastry brush, Small mixing bowl, Aluminum foil. Keeping the setup ready supports the exact sequence and timing.
Conclusion
Cook 12 equal sausage patties for 3–4 minutes per side. Slice a connected 12-roll slab horizontally, then layer scrambled eggs, pepper jack, one patty per roll, and American cheese. Replace the top, brush with maple butter, bake covered at 350°F for 10 minutes and uncovered for 5–10 minutes, then rest 2–3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many breakfast sliders does this recipe make?
It yields 12 sliders and serves 12.
- → How many sausage patties are needed?
Divide 24 ounces ground pork sausage into exactly 12 patties, one for each roll.
- → What temperature should the sliders bake at?
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- → How long do the assembled sliders bake?
Bake covered for 10 minutes, then uncovered for another 5–10 minutes.