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Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders

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These Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders feature hard-boiled eggs that are cut in half, then layered with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and mashed avocado. Made and ready to serve in just 30 minutes! This is the low-carb breakfast “sandwich” you didn’t know you were missing!

Close-up shot of one breakfast egg slider held between fingers over a marble plate with the remaining breakfast egg sliders. The breakfast egg sliders are secured with a toothpick and garnished with paprika, freshly cracked pepper, and salt.
Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders prepared and ready to enjoy!

If you’re the kind of person who will happily eat breakfast any time of day, you will love these low-carb bacon and egg sandwich with cheese sliders! Each slider contains only 0.9 grams of net carbs and they are perfect for a light breakfast, a midday snack, or to serve as an appetizer at a party!

Made with just a few ingredients, these sandwiches are perfect when you’re short on time or are just craving something different. Plus, they’re perfect for packing when you are on the go.

Overhead close-up shot of breakfast egg sliders secured with a toothpick and garnished with paprika, freshly cracked pepper, and salt on a marble plate atop a marble countertop.
The sliders are perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper here!

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make bacon egg and cheese sliders
🍴 Net carbs
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
💬 FAQs for bacon egg and cheese sliders
📚 More low-carb breakfast ideas
🍽 Recipe

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Can be made in just 30 minutes.
  • Made with easy-to-find ingredients, most of which you probably already have at home.
  • Each egg slider contains less than 1 gram of net carbs.
  • Perfect high protein breakfast, snack, brunch, or appetizer
  • Low-carb, gluten-free, and nut-free.

➡️ Ingredients

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Only straightforward ingredients are needed for this recipe!

⏲ How to make bacon egg and cheese sliders

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  1. Cook eggs in boiling water then transfer to an ice bath.
  2. Crisp some bacon on the stovetop then break the cooked slices in half.
  3. Prepare avocado filling by mixing avocado, lime juice, pepper, and salt together.
  4. Peel and slice eggs.
  5. Assemble egg sliders by topping egg half with a piece of sliced cheddar, a dollop of mashed avocado, halved slice of crisped bacon, then top with the other side of the egg. Secure each with a toothpick.
  6. Garnish the prepared breakfast sliders with paprika, pepper, and salt.
Collage shots of the Breakfast Egg Sliders recipe (steps 1 to 4) · Upper left photo: Overhead close-up shot of a bowl with water and ice cubes (ice bath) atop a marble countertop. · Upper right photo: Overhead shot of slices of bacon cooked on a non-stick frying pan until crispy. · Lower left photo: Overhead shot of boiled eggs in an ice bath (a bowl filled with water and ice cubes) atop a marble countertop. · Lower right photo: Overhead shot of mashed avocado with lime juice, pepper, and salt in a bowl atop a marble countertop.
Collage shots of the Breakfast Egg Sliders recipe (steps 5 to 8) · Upper left photo: Overhead shot of sliced eggs on a marble plate atop a marble countertop. · Upper right photo: Overhead shot of sliced eggs with some eggs topped with cheddar, mashed avocado, and bacon on a marble plate atop a marble countertop. · Lower left photo: Close-up shot of one breakfast egg slider held over a marble plate with the remaining breakfast egg sliders. The breakfast egg sliders are skewered with a toothpick and garnished with paprika, freshly cracked pepper, and salt. · Lower right photo: Overhead close-up shot of breakfast egg sliders skewered with a toothpick and garnished with paprika, freshly cracked pepper, and salt on a marble plate atop a marble countertop.
Overhead shot of bacon cheese breakfast egg sliders secured with a toothpick and garnished with paprika, freshly cracked pepper, and salt on a marble plate atop a marble countertop.
Serve them skewered with toothpicks for a perfect brunch appetizer!

🍴 Net carbs

Egg sliders with bacon contain just 0.9 grams of net carbs per serving. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols. The recipe, as written, yields 6 servings.

The complete nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

  • Eggs: To make these egg sliders without eggs, you can use firm tofu that has been sautéed in a bit of oil until browned.
  • Bacon: If you don’t want to include bacon in these egg sliders, feel free to substitute it for ham, sausage, or turkey bacon. You can also altogether omit it.
  • Cheddar Cheese: If you do not eat dairy, you can use vegan sliced cheese at a 1:1 ratio, use a different cheese of your liking, or you can omit the cheese.
  • Avocado: Guacamole can be used in place of mashed avocado, or it can also be omitted.

Keep in mind any changes you make to this recipe will modify the total net carbs.

💬 FAQs for bacon egg and cheese sliders

Is this egg slider recipe gluten-free?

Yes. All of the ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten-free, making these bacon and cheese egg sliders an excellent option for individuals following a gluten-free diet.

Can I make egg sliders without bacon?

Yes, you can! If you don’t want to use bacon, feel free to substitute it for ham, turkey bacon, or even omit it altogether. Keep in mind that any changes you make to the recipe will affect the total net carbs.

How can I make sure the egg sliders lay flat and don’t fall over when serving?

Using a sharp knife, slice off a small lengthwise piece on the bottom of 6 of the hard-boiled eggs so that the eggs will sit level on a plate.

Can these egg sliders be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these egg sliders ahead of time! Simply prepare them as directed and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.

What is the best way to store leftover egg sliders?

Leftover egg sliders should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When stored properly, they will last up to 3 days.

Can I freeze these egg sliders?

No. I do not recommend freezing these egg sliders as they may become soggy when thawed.

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Close-up shot of one breakfast egg slider held over a marble plate with the remaining breakfast egg sliders. The breakfast egg sliders are skewered with a toothpick and garnished with paprika, freshly cracked pepper, and salt.

Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders

  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sliders 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders feature hard-boiled eggs that are cut in half, then layered with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and mashed avocado. Made and ready to serve in just 30 minutes! This is the low-carb breakfast “sandwich” you didn’t know you were missing!

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 slices of bacon
  • 1/2 medium-sized avocado
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5mL) lime juice
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 deli slices cheddar cheese, sliced into fourths

Garnishes:

  • Pinch of paprika
  • Freshly-cracked pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add eggs to saucepan in even layer. Cover with water and place pan on stovetop over high heat. Bring water to a boil then boil for 9 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice cubes and then covering with water.
  3. Additionally, while eggs boil, cook bacon on stovetop until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to de-grease, break in half, and set aside.
  4. Once time has lapsed for boiling eggs, immediately carefully transfer eggs from boiling water to ice bath. Allow eggs to sit in ice bath for several minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mash avocado in a bowl. Add lime juice, pepper, and salt. Set aside.
  6. Remove eggs from ice bath and peel and dispose of shells. Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
  7. Lay 6 of the sliced eggs on a plate, top with piece of sliced cheddar, dollop of mashed avocado, halved slice of crisped bacon, then top with other side of egg. Secure each with a toothpick. Repeat until you’ve yielded 6 egg sliders.
  8. Garnish each egg slider with paprika, freshly-cracked pepper, and salt.

Recipe Notes:

If You Want The Sliders To Sit Flat On A Serving Dish: Using a sharp knife, slice off a small lengthwise piece on the bottom of 6 of the hard-boiled eggs so that the eggs will sit level on a plate.

Net Carbs: These contain just 0.9 grams of net carbs per serving. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols. The recipe, as written, yields 6 servings.

Refrigerator Storage: Leftover egg sliders should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When stored properly, they will last up to 3 days.

Keywords: bacon, egg, cheese, avocado, sliders

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