MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SLIDERS

Make-Ahead Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sliders image

Provided by Justin Chapple

Time 40m

Yield 12 sliders

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
12 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Kosher salt and ground white pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
Canola oil, for cooking
Mayonnaise, for spreading, optional
12 dinner rolls or slider buns, split
10 slices sharp Cheddar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the eggs, milk, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until just set, 12 to 15 minutes. Invert onto a large cutting board, then cut into 12 equal squares.
Meanwhile, combine the chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, sage, nutmeg, cloves, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into twelve 1/4-inch-thick patties.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook the patties, in batches if necessary, flipping once, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
Spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise, if using, on the bottom buns. Top with the eggs, sausage patties and cheese; close the sliders. To serve right away, warm gently in the oven to melt the cheese. To freeze for later, wrap each slider in foil and transfer to large resealable freezer bags. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.