Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders

These Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders are the ultimate sweet and savory morning treat, layered with thick and delicious custardy baked eggs, gently cooked in a bain-marie for a smooth, delicate texture (and ease). All topped with melted cheese and your choice of bacon or sausage. Baked to golden perfection with a buttery glaze on top, they’re perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or meal prepping for the week!

Why This Recipe Works

Sweet & Savory: Hawaiian rolls are just slightly sweet, which will balance out the savory flavors of the bacon and eggs. The result is a sweet and savory flavor combination in these Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders that makes them seriously irresistible!

Perfect, Fluffy Eggs: To make the egg layer in these breakfast sliders, we use a “bain-marie”, also known as a water bath. The water bath technique ensures gentle, even heating throughout the egg mixture, resulting in consistently cooked eggs that are never overcooked! Plus, you’ll have one square of eggs that fit perfectly on top of the slider buns, as opposed to just using scrambled eggs.

Make-Ahead Convenience: Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders are perfect for meal prep – simply prepare and store them, then reheat in an air fryer or toaster oven before adding the fresh ingredients like arugula and tomato for a quick, delicious breakfast any day of the week!

Supplies Needed

• 8×8 inch baking pan
• 9×13 inch baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Blender
• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush

Ingredients

• Hawaiian Rolls: Hawaiian rolls make the absolute best slider rolls! They are attached to each other which makes assemble super easy, and they are soft and slightly sweet to balance out the rest of the ingredients.
• Eggs: We will bake the eggs in a water bath to create a perfectly soft, fluffy layer of eggs.
• Half & Half: For added moisture and flavor to the eggs!
• Salt & Black Pepper: Season the eggs to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Fresh Chives: For a pop of freshness!
• American Cheese: I like American sliced cheese here, since it melts nicely. But you can use whatever sliced cheese you prefer.
• Thick Cut Bacon: For an added savory flavor and crunch! Make sure it is nice and crispy.
• Tomatoes: Slice them thin to prevent the breakfast sliders from becoming too wet.
• Arugula: Adds a peppery, fresh bite.
• Melted Butter: To brush the top of the sliders with before baking!
• Everything Bagel Seasoning: Add a sprinkle of everything seasoning on top of the sliders before baking if desired.

How To Bake Eggs In A Bain-Marie

1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 300 F. Place a sheet of parchment paper into an 8×8 inch pan.
2. Make the custardy eggs: In a blender, blend 12 large eggs with the half and half, salt, and pepper until fully blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and place it inside a larger 9×13 inch baking pan. Add very hot water to the outer pan to create a bain-marie (water bath), filling it halfway up the sides of the egg dish.
3. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the eggs are just set and have a soft, custard-like texture. Let it cool slightly and top it with the fresh chives.

Assembling The Sliders

1. Prepare the sliders: Increase the oven temperature to 350 F. Slice a 12-pack of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally (keeping the rolls connected), and place the bottom half cut side up and the top cut side down side by side on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
2. Assemble: Remove the baked egg from the pan using the parchment paper. Carefully flip the baked eggs onto the bottom layer of cut buns onto the baking sheet. Layer on the slices of cheese (like cheddar or American).
3. Bake: To the top buns, brush on the melted butter and sprinkle on the everything bagel seasoning. Bake this for 5-7 minutes in the oven so the cheese is melted and the buns are warm and slightly toasted.
4. Final Touches: Once the sliders are heated through, remove them from the oven and add the cooked bacon, sliced tomato, and arugula. Top with the top buns, slice, and serve.

Expert Tips

• Don’t rush the egg baking process. Low and slow cooking is key to achieving that perfect custardy texture!
• Let the eggs cool slightly before assembly to allow them to set and make them easier to handle. 
• Keep the rolls connected during the entire preparation process for easier handling. Once the Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders are ready, you can allow them to cool slightly before slicing with a sharp, serrated knife and serving. 
• Line the egg baking pan with parchment paper to easily transfer the egg square without breaking it!

Variations

This Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders recipe is super versatile, so feel free to make them your own! Here are some different variations you can try:

• Vegetarian: You can simply omit the bacon, or add some sautéed mushrooms and spinach between the eggs and cheese.
• Breakfast Meat: Replace bacon with cooked breakfast sausage patties if you prefer sausage over bacon.
• Cheese: Use any melty cheese slices that you’d like. I recommend American cheese, cheddar cheese, or colby jack cheese. If you want some spice, you can opt for a pepper jack cheese!
• Add-ins: Add sliced avocado just before serving for a creamy flavor, or add a thin layer of crispy hash browns between the bottom bun and the eggs!

What To Pair With It

These easy Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders pair with a variety of sides to make a whole breakfast or brunch spread! For a more substantial meal, try serving the sliders with crispy herb roasted potatoes or spicy cumin roasted sweet potatoes. If you’re feeding a crowd, serve them with some other breakfast favorites like honey jalapeño bacon, smoked biscuits, brûléed grapefruit! 

For beverages, these pair wonderfully with a spicy smoked Bloody Mary or a shaken oat milk espresso for those who need a coffee fix!

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