Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sliders
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24 ounces ground pork breakfast sausage (2 rolls, like Jimmy Dean)
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12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (kept connected in the package)
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8 large eggs, scrambled
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6 slices pepper jack cheese
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8 slices American cheese
→ For the Maple Butter Glaze
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½ cup butter, melted
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¼ cup maple syrup
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 7x10-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Carefully place the top half of the rolls over the stacked ingredients, creating a complete sandwich. Press down gently to compact the layers slightly.
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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.
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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.
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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!
# Notes:
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For tailgating or potlucks, prepare in a disposable foil pan for easy transport, or wrap individual sliders in foil to keep warm.
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These sliders can be assembled a day ahead, covered, refrigerated overnight, and baked just before serving.
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For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce to the eggs or use pepper jack cheese on both layers.
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To save time, you can use pre-cooked sausage patties instead of making them from ground sausage.