Breakfast Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls (Sausage, Egg & Cheese)

These breakfast sliders stack sausage, soft scrambled eggs, cheddar, and pepper jack inside a full pan of Hawaiian rolls, then get a maple butter glaze and a quick bake. You get 12 warm, pull-apart sandwiches in about 35 minutes, and the whole pan can be assembled the night before.

I make these for slow weekend mornings, early game-day tailgates, and breakfast-for-dinner nights when nobody wants to stand at the stove making sandwiches one at a time. The sweet rolls and maple butter balance the salty sausage and the kick from the pepper jack, which is what keeps everyone coming back for a second slider.

This is the oven version, built for a full 9×13 pan. If you only need a few at a time, my Air Fryer Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Slider makes a smaller batch in the basket. Looking for more slider ideas? These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders use the same Hawaiian rolls with a savory garlic butter.

Why You’ll Love These Breakfast Sliders

• One pan feeds a crowd. A single pack of 12 Hawaiian rolls turns into 12 sliders, enough for 6 people at 2 each.
• Made for make-ahead mornings. Assemble the pan the night before, refrigerate, and add the maple butter right before it goes in the oven.
• Sweet and savory in every bite. Soft sweet rolls and a maple butter glaze balance salty sausage and peppery cheese.
• Easy to customize. Swap the sausage for bacon, change the cheese, or add vegetables to the eggs (ideas below).
• Travels well. Wrapped in foil, the pan stays warm long enough for a short drive to a tailgate or a brunch potluck.

Ingredients for Breakfast Sliders

You only need seven ingredients. Exact amounts are in the printable recipe card below.

• Hawaiian rolls: One 12-count pack of sweet dinner rolls, kept connected so you can slice the whole slab at once.
• Large eggs: Scrambled soft and just set. Slightly underdone eggs finish cooking in the oven without drying out.
• Breakfast sausage patties: Pork, turkey, or chicken all work. Cook them on the stovetop, or use my method for sausage patties in the air fryer. Starting from the freezer? Here’s how to cook frozen sausage patties in the air fryer.
• Cheddar cheese: The bottom layer melts into the rolls and helps keep the bread from getting soggy.
• Pepper jack cheese: Adds gentle heat on top. Use Monterey Jack for a milder version.
• Butter: Melted and mixed with the syrup for the glaze.
• Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup gives the best flavor; pancake syrup works in a pinch.

How to Make Breakfast Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Step 1: Cook the sausage and eggs. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the sausage patties until browned and cooked through (160°F inside), then set them on a paper towel. In the same skillet over medium-low heat, scramble the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until soft and just set.

Step 2: Slice the rolls and add cheddar. Keep the rolls connected and slice the whole slab in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish, place the bottom half inside, and cover it with the cheddar slices.

Step 3: Layer the fillings. Spread the scrambled eggs evenly over the cheddar. Add the sausage patties, then the pepper jack, and set the top half of the rolls in place.

Step 4: Glaze and bake. Whisk the melted butter and maple syrup together and brush or spoon it over the tops. Cover loosely with foil and bake 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.

Step 5: Slice and serve. Let the pan rest for 2 minutes, then cut along the roll lines into 12 sliders and serve warm.

Tips for the Best Breakfast Sliders

• Pull the eggs early. Take them off the heat while they still look a little glossy. They cook more in the oven, and fully set eggs turn rubbery.
• Cheese goes on the bottom. Cheddar directly on the bottom rolls acts as a moisture barrier between the bread and the eggs. For extra insurance, toast the bottom half at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes before layering.
• Blot the sausage. Excess grease is the main cause of soggy bottoms, so drain the patties on paper towels.
• Bake covered, then uncovered. Foil for the first 15 minutes heats the center without burning the maple glaze; the last 5 minutes uncovered crisps the tops.
• Slice with a serrated knife. Cutting the connected rolls as one slab keeps the layers even and makes assembly fast.

Variations

• Bacon, egg, and cheese: Swap the sausage for 8 to 10 slices of crispy bacon. My Air Fryer Sausage, Bacon, and Egg Sandwich is proof that you can also use both.
• Vegetarian: Skip the sausage and fold sautéed peppers, onions, and spinach into the eggs. Squeeze the spinach dry so the rolls stay firm.
• Ham and Swiss: Use thin-sliced deli ham and Swiss cheese, and add a little Dijon to the butter glaze.
• Tex-Mex: Season the eggs with taco seasoning, use a Mexican cheese blend, add diced green chiles, and serve with salsa.
• Spicy maple: Add a pinch of cayenne or a teaspoon of hot sauce to the maple butter.

Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

• Make ahead: Assemble the sliders without the glaze, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add the maple butter just before baking, and add 5 minutes to the covered bake time.
• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap baked, cooled sliders individually in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
• Reheat: Warm wrapped sliders at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or unwrap and reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 4 to 5 minutes.

What to Serve with Breakfast Sliders

Crispy potatoes are the classic pairing. Try my air fryer breakfast potatoes or these Trader Joe’s hash browns in the air fryer. Add a bowl of fresh fruit, and for a bigger brunch spread, set out Air Fryer Bacon Bombs and a pan of Air Fryer Monkey Bread for something sweet.

Feeding a crowd with mixed diets? Low-carb guests will appreciate Air Fryer Egg Bites with Sausage or an Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole on the side.

Breakfast Sliders FAQs

Can I make breakfast sliders ahead of time? Yes. Assemble them up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Add the maple butter right before baking so the tops don’t get soggy.

How do I keep breakfast sliders from getting soggy? Layer cheddar directly on the bottom rolls, drain the sausage well, and keep the eggs soft but not runny. Toasting the bottom half for a few minutes first also helps.

Can I use a different bread? Yes. Brioche slider buns or regular dinner rolls work. Keep them connected if possible so you can slice and assemble the whole pan at once.

Can I make these in the air fryer? Yes, in smaller batches. Follow my air fryer breakfast slider recipe for times and temperatures.

How do I keep them warm for a tailgate? Bake them in a disposable foil pan, cover tightly with foil, and wrap the pan in a towel inside an insulated bag. They’ll stay warm for about an hour.

Can I freeze breakfast sliders? Yes. Wrap baked, cooled sliders individually in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight and reheat at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

More Air Fryer Egg Recipes

If your family loves eggs for breakfast, these are some of my favorite ways to cook them in the air fryer:

• Air Fryer Scrambled Eggs: Soft, fluffy eggs with no standing at the stove, and an easy hands-off way to make the eggs for these sliders.
• Air Fryer Fried Eggs: Sunny side up in about 5 minutes. Swap one onto a slider in place of the scrambled eggs.
• Air Fryer Baked Eggs: Eggs baked in a buttered ramekin, ready in about 10 minutes and keto-friendly.
• Air Fryer Eggs in a Basket: The classic egg-in-a-hole, with crispy toast and a runny yolk.
• Air Fryer Tortilla Baked Eggs: Eggs, cheese, green chiles, and salsa baked in a crisp tortilla shell.
• Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs: Jammy yolks for toast dipping, no pot of water needed.
• Air Fryer Country Spam and Eggs: Crispy Spam and creamy scrambled eggs made in one basket.
• Air Fryer Deviled Eggs: Air fryer “hard-boiled” eggs that peel easily, filled with a classic creamy yolk mixture.