Copycat Recipe
Community Goods Breakfast Sliders
The Community Goods breakfast sliders are four little sandwiches: soft scrambled eggs, melted American cheese and a sweet-heat hot sauce tucked into toasted Hawaiian rolls. The line for them can take an hour. Making a full tray at home takes about 25 minutes.
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Makes
12 sliders
Level
Easy
What Is in the Community Goods Breakfast Sliders?
At the café, one order of Breakfast Sliders costs $12.00 and comes with four sliders. Each one is made with scrambled eggs, American cheese and house made hot sauce on a toasted Hawaiian roll. You can add bacon or avocado for $2.50 each, and breakfast is served until 12pm on weekdays and 1pm on weekends.
That short list is the whole secret. There is no fancy sauce on the egg and no special bread. The magic comes from three details: eggs cooked soft and pulled off the heat early, a roll that is buttered and toasted, and a hot sauce that is sweet first and spicy second. This copycat recipe gets all three right.
How These Copycat Sliders Work, Part by Part
Each part of the Community Goods breakfast sliders does a job. Once you know what each one adds, the recipe is hard to get wrong.
Part 1
The Rolls: Sweet, Soft, Then Toasted
Hawaiian sweet rolls are soft and a little sweet, a style that grew out of Portuguese sweet bread. On their own they go soggy under hot eggs, so toasting matters. Keep the 12 rolls joined and slice the slab in half. For extra crunch, toast the cut sides in a buttered pan until golden, then give the tops a quick turn too.
Prefer single sliders? Separate the rolls first and toast each half. It takes longer but gives crisp edges all the way around.
Part 2
The Eggs: One Soft Slab, Not Crumbles
In the café version, the egg sits in each roll as a soft, thick layer rather than loose crumbles. To get that at home, cook the eggs low and slow and keep nudging the curds toward the middle of the pan so they gather into one soft slab. Slide it onto a board, cut it into squares that match the rolls, and lay one on each slider.
Pull the pan off the heat while the top still looks glossy. The eggs finish cooking from their own heat.
Part 3
The Cheese
American cheese is the café’s choice because it melts smooth and creamy without turning oily. Lay it on first so the hot egg melts it from above.
Part 4
Bacon and Avocado
Both are optional, just like at the café. Crisp bacon adds salt against the sweet roll. Turkey bacon or a thin sausage patty work well too. Slice avocado thin so the sliders stay easy to bite.
Part 5
The CG Hot Sauce
Community Goods lists its CG Hot Sauce as Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, habanero pepper mash, avocado oil, paprika and salt. This recipe uses exactly those ingredients, so it is sweet first and hot second, like the original.
The Recipe: Ingredients for Community Goods Breakfast Sliders
This Community Goods breakfast sliders recipe makes 12 sliders, the same as three café orders, from one 12-count pack of Hawaiian rolls. Keep the rolls joined together so you can slice, fill and bake them as one tray.
For the sliders
| Hawaiian sweet rolls One 12-count pack, kept joined | 12 |
| Large eggs Room temperature | 8 |
| Whole milk Optional, for softer eggs | 2 tbsp |
| Unsalted butter 1 tbsp for eggs, 2 tbsp melted for rolls | 3 tbsp |
| American cheese Deli or individually wrapped | 6 slices |
| Salt and pepper To taste | Pinch |
For the copycat hot sauce
| Thai sweet chili sauce Mae Ploy or similar | 1/4 cup |
| Habanero hot sauce Or 1 tsp habanero mash | 1 tbsp |
| Garlic Finely grated | 1 small clove |
| Apple cider vinegar | 1 tsp |
| Avocado oil | 1 tsp |
| Paprika Sweet or smoked | 1/4 tsp |
| Salt | Pinch |
Optional add-ons
| Bacon Cooked crisp, halved | 6 strips |
| Avocado Thinly sliced | 1 large |
| Chives Finely chopped | 1 tbsp |
| Flaky salt For the top | Pinch |
At the café, bacon and avocado are the two paid add-ons, so these are the closest match.
Equipment You Need
How to Make Community Goods Breakfast Sliders
Read all six steps before you start. The eggs cook fast, so have the rolls and cheese ready first.
Step 1: Make the Hot Sauce
Stir the sweet chili sauce, habanero hot sauce, grated garlic, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, paprika and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes so the garlic mellows. Taste it: it should be sweet first, then warm. Add more habanero for heat or more sweet chili to calm it down.
Step 2: Heat the Oven and Slice the Rolls
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Keep the rolls joined and slice the whole slab in half horizontally with a serrated knife, so you have one top sheet and one bottom sheet. Place the bottom sheet on a baking sheet.
Step 3: Butter and Toast the Rolls
Brush both cut sides with the 2 tbsp of melted butter. Toast the top sheet cut-side up in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges turn light gold. This stops the soft rolls from going soggy under the eggs.
Step 4: Soft Scramble the Eggs
Whisk the eggs, milk and a pinch of salt until no streaks remain. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Pour in the eggs, wait 20 seconds, then slowly push the curds from the edges toward the middle so they gather into one soft slab. Take the pan off the heat while the top still looks glossy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Slide the slab onto a board and cut it into 12 squares.
Step 5: Layer the Cheese, Eggs and Toppings
Lay the American cheese slices over the bottom sheet of rolls. Lay one square of hot egg on each roll so its heat starts melting the cheese. Add bacon and avocado now if you are using them, then drizzle a thin line of hot sauce over everything.
Step 6: Bake, Slice and Serve
Put the toasted top sheet on, press down gently and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted. Cut along the lines between the rolls into 12 sliders. Serve right away with extra hot sauce for dipping. Four sliders make one café-size order.
Tip: Cook the eggs last, right before assembling. Soft scrambled eggs lose their texture fast, and the timing is what makes these taste like the real thing.
Dipping Sauces for Community Goods Breakfast Sliders
The café sells two extra sauces for $1.00 each: Wemby Sauce and Basil Aioli. Serve both on the side with the hot sauce, and let everyone dip.
Copycat
Wemby Sauce
Community Goods lists Wemby Sauce as mayonnaise, bulldog sauce, yellow mustard, lemon, dill, parsley, black pepper and salt. It is tangy, herby and a little fruity from the bulldog (tonkatsu-style) sauce.
| Mayonnaise | 1/2 cup |
| Bulldog sauce Tonkatsu-style sauce | 1 tbsp |
| Yellow mustard | 1 tsp |
| Lemon juice | 1 tsp |
| Fresh dill Finely chopped | 1 tbsp |
| Fresh parsley Finely chopped | 1 tbsp |
| Black pepper and salt | Pinch each |
Stir everything together and chill for 15 minutes so the herbs soften into the mayo.
Our take
Basil Aioli
The café uses basil aioli on its Half N Half and Turkey Sandwich. Its exact recipe is not listed, so this is our simple version: bright, garlicky and very good with egg.
| Mayonnaise | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh basil Packed | 1/4 cup |
| Garlic | 1 small clove |
| Lemon juice | 2 tsp |
| Salt | Pinch |
Blend until smooth and green. Taste and add more lemon if it feels heavy.
Easy Variations on Community Goods Breakfast Sliders
Bacon and Avocado
The fully loaded café order. Add crisp bacon and sliced avocado in Step 5. At the café this version costs $17.00 for four sliders.
Vegan Breakfast Sliders
Use vegan Hawaiian-style rolls, a plant-based egg, vegan cheese slices and vegan butter. The copycat hot sauce is already vegan if your sweet chili sauce is.
Extra Spicy
Double the habanero in the sauce and add a few thin slices of fresh jalapeño over the eggs. Keep extra sweet chili on the side to cool things down.
You can also swap the American cheese for sharp cheddar, or brush the toasted tops with butter and a pinch of flaky salt for a glossy bakery finish.
Homemade vs Café Breakfast Sliders
Here is how this copycat breakfast sliders recipe compares with ordering at Community Goods.
| At Community Goods | This recipe at home | |
|---|---|---|
| Sliders per order | 4 | 12 per batch |
| Price | $12.00, or $17.00 with bacon and avocado | Depends on your groceries |
| Wait | Up to an hour on weekends | About 25 minutes |
| Hot sauce | House made CG Hot Sauce | Copycat made from the same listed ingredients |
| Customize | Bacon or avocado only | Any cheese, spice level or add-on |
| Available | Until 12pm weekdays, 1pm weekends | Any time |
So, making them at home is the better choice for feeding a group or skipping the weekend line. The café version is still worth trying once, especially with an Einspänner on the side. See the Community Goods breakfast menu for current prices and hours.
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
Tips for the Best Community Goods Breakfast Sliders
What to Serve With Breakfast Sliders
At Community Goods, these are the drinks that pair best with the sliders. Recreate them at home or order them together at the café.
| Espresso Tonic Tonic water, double espresso and dried orange peel cut through the egg and cheese. | $7.00 |
| Einspänner Latte Sweetened cream, sea salt and cocoa make it a classic weekend pairing. | $7.50 |
| Matcha Latte Rocky’s ceremonial matcha balances the sweet roll. | $8.00 |
See every drink and price on the full Community Goods menu.
Did You Make This Recipe?
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Community Goods Breakfast Sliders FAQs
What is in the Community Goods breakfast sliders?
Scrambled eggs, American cheese and house made hot sauce on toasted Hawaiian rolls. Bacon and avocado are optional add-ons.
How much are the breakfast sliders at Community Goods?
One order of four Breakfast Sliders costs $12.00. Bacon and avocado are $2.50 each, so a fully loaded order is $17.00.
How many sliders come in one order?
Four sliders come in one order at Community Goods.
What hot sauce does Community Goods use?
Its CG Hot Sauce is made with Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, habanero pepper mash, avocado oil, paprika and salt.
What rolls should I use for Community Goods breakfast sliders?
Use soft Hawaiian sweet rolls in a 12-count pack and keep them joined so you can slice and fill the whole tray at once.
Can I make breakfast sliders ahead of time?
Make the hot sauce and cook the bacon ahead, but cook the eggs and assemble right before serving for the best texture.
How do I keep breakfast sliders from getting soggy?
Butter and toast the cut sides of the rolls before adding the eggs, and serve within 10 minutes.
Can I make vegan Community Goods breakfast sliders?
Yes. Use vegan rolls, a plant-based egg, vegan cheese and vegan butter. The copycat hot sauce is vegan if your sweet chili sauce is.
How do I reheat breakfast sliders?
Cover them with foil and reheat in a 325°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Avoid the microwave.
When does Community Goods serve breakfast sliders?
Until 12pm Monday to Friday and until 1pm on Saturday and Sunday.
What sauce comes with Community Goods breakfast sliders?
The sliders come with house made CG Hot Sauce. You can add Wemby Sauce or Basil Aioli for $1.00 each at the café.
How do you get the egg to look like a slab in the sliders?
Cook the eggs over low heat and push the curds toward the middle of the pan so they gather into one soft slab, then cut it into squares that fit the rolls.
Final Thoughts
The best way to make Community Goods breakfast sliders at home is to keep it simple: soft scrambled eggs, American cheese, toasted Hawaiian rolls and the sweet-heat copycat hot sauce. Nail the eggs and the sauce, and you will not miss the line. When you are in Los Angeles, try the real ones once to compare.