22 Flavor-Packed Breakfast-Slider Recipes for New Year That Wow

Posted on December 3, 2025

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Introduction

Breakfast sliders are perfect for New Year mornings when you want a grab-and-go feast that still feels special. These tiny stacked sandwiches are easy to assemble on a sheet pan, bake all at once, and carry big flavor in every bite. From classic bacon-and-egg to maple chicken and veggie-loaded options, you’ll find plenty of ideas here to fill your brunch table fast.

1. Classic Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Sliders

Simple, salty, and cheesy, these sliders feel like a full diner plate in handheld form.

Ingredients

  • Hawaiian rolls (12-count) — 1 pack
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Cooked bacon strips — 10–12, chopped
  • Shredded cheddar cheese — 1 ½ cups
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Butter, melted — 4 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Scramble in a nonstick pan over medium heat until just set; remove from heat.
  3. Slice the entire slab of rolls horizontally without separating individual rolls. Place bottom half on the baking sheet.
  4. Layer scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar over the bottoms.
  5. Place the roll tops back on. Brush tops with melted butter.
  6. Cover loosely with foil and bake 12–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops feel warm.

How to Serve It
 Sprinkle with chopped parsley and slice along the roll lines. Serve with hot sauce or ketchup on the side.

2. Sausage, Egg & Pepper Jack Sliders

Spicy pepper jack and savory sausage make these a crowd-pleasing option with a little kick.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Breakfast sausage, bulk — 1 lb (450 g)
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Pepper jack cheese, sliced — 8 slices
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish to fit the rolls.
  2. Press sausage into a thin rectangle roughly the size of the rolls. Bake on a sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until cooked; drain excess fat.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Scramble lightly and keep soft.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in the baking dish.
  5. Layer sausage slab, egg, and pepper jack slices. Top with roll lids.
  6. Brush tops with melted butter and cover with foil.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese melts and sliders are heated through.

How to Serve It
 Serve with salsa or pico de gallo for dipping.

3. Ham, Swiss & Dijon Breakfast Sliders

Smoky ham, Swiss, and a hint of Dijon bring classic brunch flavors in slider form.

Ingredients

  • Hawaiian rolls — 12
  • Sliced deli ham — 12–16 slices
  • Swiss cheese slices — 8
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Butter, melted — 4 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard — 1 tbsp
  • Dried minced onion — 1 tsp
  • Salt — ¼ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble softly and set aside.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a greased baking dish.
  4. Layer ham, scrambled egg, and Swiss slices over the bottoms.
  5. Cover with roll tops.
  6. Mix melted butter, Dijon, and dried onion; brush over the tops.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes until warm and melty, then uncover and bake 3–5 minutes to lightly toast.

How to Serve It
 Garnish with chopped chives and serve with extra mustard on the side.

4. Veggie Spinach & Feta Breakfast Sliders

These sliders skip the meat but still feel hearty thanks to spinach, feta, and fluffy eggs.

Ingredients

  • Whole-wheat slider rolls — 12
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Fresh spinach, chopped — 2 cups
  • Feta cheese, crumbled — 1 cup
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ¾ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté spinach 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over spinach and scramble until just set.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Spread spinach-egg mixture evenly over the bottoms, then sprinkle with feta.
  6. Add tops of rolls; brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover and bake 12–15 minutes until warmed through.

How to Serve It
 Serve with a side of cherry tomatoes or a simple fruit salad for a lighter plate.

5. Maple Bacon Pancake Sliders

Pillowy mini pancakes stand in for rolls for a sweet-savory breakfast slider twist.

Ingredients

  • Mini pancakes (store-bought or homemade) — 24
  • Cooked bacon strips — 12, halved
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Maple syrup — ¼ cup
  • Butter — 2 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) to keep pancakes warm.
  2. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper over medium heat.
  3. Warm pancakes in the oven for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Assemble sliders: pancake, scrambled egg, bacon pieces, drizzle of maple syrup, then another pancake.
  5. If desired, place assembled sliders back in the oven for 3–5 minutes to warm through (loosely covered).

How to Serve It
 Serve with extra maple syrup for dipping and toothpicks through the center to hold them together.

6. Chorizo, Egg & Pepper Breakfast Sliders

Smoky chorizo and peppers bring bold color and flavor to your brunch spread.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Fresh chorizo, casing removed — ¾ lb (340 g)
  • Red bell pepper, diced — ½ cup
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Shredded Mexican blend cheese — 1 ½ cups
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat 5–7 minutes, breaking apart. Add diced pepper and cook 3–4 more minutes; remove to a bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble lightly in the same pan.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Layer chorizo-pepper mix, eggs, and cheese.
  6. Place roll tops on and brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are hot.

How to Serve It
 Serve with salsa, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.

7. Smoked Salmon & Herb Cream Cheese Sliders

A more elegant breakfast slider with smoked salmon and herby cream cheese for a brunch board.

Ingredients

  • Soft slider rolls — 12
  • Smoked salmon slices — 8 oz (225 g)
  • Cream cheese, softened — 6 oz (170 g)
  • Fresh dill, chopped — 2 tbsp
  • Lemon zest — 1 tsp
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced — 1 small
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) if you want warm rolls (optional).
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally and lightly warm in the oven for 5–7 minutes if desired.
  4. Spread herb cream cheese on the bottom halves.
  5. Add smoked salmon and cucumber slices.
  6. Cap with roll tops and press gently.

How to Serve It
 Serve slightly warm or at room temperature with extra dill and lemon wedges.

8. Avocado, Egg & Pepper Jack Sliders

Creamy avocado and spicy cheese make these sliders rich and satisfying without meat.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Pepper jack cheese, sliced — 8 slices
  • Ripe avocado, sliced — 2
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp
  • Crushed red pepper flakes — ¼ tsp (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble gently.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  4. Layer scrambled eggs, avocado slices, and pepper jack cheese.
  5. Top with roll lids and brush with butter; sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if using.
  6. Cover and bake 12–15 minutes until cheese melts.

How to Serve It
 Serve immediately with a squeeze of lime over the sliders for extra brightness.

9. Mushroom, Swiss & Caramelized Onion Sliders

Earthy mushrooms and sweet onions create a rich, cozy breakfast slider that pairs well with coffee.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Butter — 3 tbsp
  • Yellow onion, thinly sliced — 2 cups
  • Sliced mushrooms — 2 cups
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Swiss cheese slices — 8
  • Salt — ¾ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat; cook onions with ¼ tsp salt for 15–20 minutes until deep golden.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook 6–8 minutes; remove from heat.
  4. Scramble eggs with milk, remaining salt, and pepper until just set.
  5. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  6. Layer eggs, mushroom-onion mix, and Swiss slices.
  7. Top with roll lids; brush tops with remaining 2 tbsp melted butter.
  8. Cover and bake 15 minutes until warm and cheesy.

How to Serve It
 Add a sprinkle of fresh thyme or parsley before serving.

10. Jalapeño Popper Breakfast Sliders

Cream cheese, jalapeño, and bacon bring the flavors of a popper into a breakfast-friendly slider.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Cream cheese, softened — 8 oz (225 g)
  • Shredded cheddar — 1 cup
  • Pickled or fresh jalapeños, minced — ¼–⅓ cup
  • Cooked bacon, crumbled — ½ cup
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and most of the bacon (reserve some for topping).
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Spread cream cheese mixture over the bottoms, then layer scrambled eggs.
  6. Place roll tops on, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle remaining bacon on top.
  7. Cover and bake 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

How to Serve It
 Serve with a mild salsa to balance the heat.

11. Turkey Sausage & White Cheddar Sliders

Lean turkey sausage and sharp white cheddar keep these sliders flavorful yet lighter.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Turkey breakfast sausage — 1 lb (450 g)
  • White cheddar slices — 8
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Form sausage into a rectangle to match roll size; bake on a sheet 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Lower oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
  5. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a baking dish.
  6. Layer sausage slab, eggs, and cheddar slices. Top with roll lids.
  7. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle sesame seeds.
  8. Cover with foil and bake 12–15 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Serve with a side of fruit and a little mustard or hot sauce.

12. Pesto Egg & Mozzarella Sliders

Herby pesto and melty mozzarella turn simple eggs into a fragrant breakfast slider tray.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Prepared basil pesto — ¼ cup
  • Shredded mozzarella — 1 ½ cups
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble lightly and set aside.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a baking dish.
  4. Spread pesto over the bottoms.
  5. Add scrambled eggs evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella.
  6. Add roll tops and brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover and bake 12–15 minutes until cheese melts and tops are warm.

How to Serve It
 Garnish with fresh basil and serve alongside sliced tomatoes.

13. Sweet Potato, Egg & Goat Cheese Sliders

Roasted sweet potato and tangy goat cheese add a slightly sweet, earthy twist.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Sweet potato, peeled and sliced into rounds — 1 large
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Salt — ¾ tsp (divided)
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Goat cheese, crumbled — ¾ cup
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and pepper; roast on a sheet for 18–20 minutes, flipping once, until tender.
  2. Reduce oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Scramble eggs with milk and remaining ¼ tsp salt.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Layer sweet potato slices, scrambled eggs, and goat cheese.
  6. Top with roll lids and brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover and bake 12–15 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Drizzle with a tiny bit of honey just before serving for extra sweetness.

14. BBQ Pulled Pork Breakfast Sliders with Egg

Smoky pulled pork and scrambled egg make these sliders feel like brunch and barbecue in one bite.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Prepared pulled pork in BBQ sauce — 2 cups
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Shredded cheddar or jack cheese — 1 ½ cups
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Warm pulled pork in a saucepan over low heat until hot.
  3. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Layer pulled pork, scrambled eggs, and cheese.
  6. Add roll tops; brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover and bake 15 minutes until heated through.

How to Serve It
 Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side and a simple slaw.

15. Cinnamon-Apple Breakfast Sliders

These sweet sliders work as a breakfast main or cozy brunch dessert.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Apples, peeled and diced — 2 cups
  • Butter — 3 tbsp
  • Brown sugar — 3 tbsp
  • Ground cinnamon — 1 tsp
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Milk — ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
  • Powdered sugar — 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and cook apples with brown sugar and cinnamon over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until tender.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla. Pour into a greased pan and bake 10–12 minutes until just set; slice into squares.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Layer egg squares and cinnamon apples on the bottoms.
  6. Add roll tops and cover loosely with foil.
  7. Bake 10 minutes to warm through.
  8. Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving.

How to Serve It
 Serve warm with extra apple slices or a drizzle of maple syrup.

16. Turkey, Cranberry & Egg Breakfast Sliders

This slider feels like holiday leftovers reimagined for a New Year breakfast platter.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Sliced cooked turkey — 1 ½ cups
  • Cranberry sauce — ½ cup
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Swiss cheese slices — 6
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp
  • Dried thyme — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper and set aside.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  4. Spread cranberry sauce on the bottoms.
  5. Layer turkey slices, scrambled eggs, and Swiss cheese.
  6. Add roll tops. Mix melted butter with thyme and brush over the tops.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes until hot and melty.

How to Serve It
 Serve with extra cranberry sauce and a simple green salad.

17. Biscuit Breakfast Sliders with Sausage Gravy

Fluffy biscuits hold sausage gravy and egg for a comfort-filled breakfast slider.

Ingredients

  • Mini biscuits (homemade or canned) — 12–16
  • Breakfast sausage — ¾ lb (340 g)
  • All-purpose flour — 3 tbsp
  • Milk — 2 cups
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Butter — 1 tbsp
  • Salt — ¾ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Bake biscuits according to package or recipe at 375–400°F (190–200°C) until golden; keep warm.
  2. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  3. Sprinkle flour over sausage; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk and cook 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
  5. Scramble eggs in a separate pan with butter, remaining salt, and pepper.
  6. Split biscuits; spoon eggs and sausage gravy inside like sliders.

How to Serve It
 Serve immediately, with extra gravy in a bowl for spooning over the top.

18. Greek Breakfast Sliders with Feta & Tomato

Mediterranean ingredients keep these sliders fresh, savory, and colorful.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Feta cheese, crumbled — 1 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes, chopped — 1 cup
  • Olive oil — 1 tbsp
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ¾ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp
  • Chopped parsley — 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté tomatoes 3–4 minutes.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over tomatoes and scramble until just set.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Layer tomato-egg mixture and sprinkle generously with feta.
  6. Add roll tops; brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover and bake 12–15 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Top with parsley and serve with cucumber slices and olives on the side.

19. Everything-Bagel Breakfast Sliders

Everything seasoning on top gives these sliders that familiar bagel-shop flavor.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Sliced ham — 12 slices
  • American or cheddar cheese slices — 8
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Everything bagel seasoning — 1 ½ tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a baking dish.
  4. Layer ham, eggs, and cheese slices.
  5. Add roll tops; brush with melted butter and sprinkle everything seasoning evenly.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 3–5 minutes to lightly toast.

How to Serve It
 Serve with a side of sliced oranges or grapefruit for a bright contrast.

20. Green Chile & Monterey Jack Breakfast Sliders

Mild green chiles and creamy jack cheese give these sliders a cozy Southwest touch.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Large eggs — 8
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Canned diced green chiles (drained) — ½ cup
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese — 1 ½ cups
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ¾ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble until just set.
  3. Stir green chiles into the eggs.
  4. Slice rolls horizontally and place bottoms in a baking dish.
  5. Spread egg-chile mixture evenly, then sprinkle with Jack cheese.
  6. Add roll tops; brush with melted butter.
  7. Cover and bake 12–15 minutes until cheese melts.

How to Serve It
 Serve with salsa verde or sliced avocado on the side.

21. Bacon, Tomato & Cheddar BLT-Style Sliders

These sliders bring BLT flavors into a breakfast-friendly stack.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 12
  • Cooked bacon strips — 10–12
  • Large eggs — 6
  • Milk — 2 tbsp
  • Cheddar cheese slices — 8
  • Tomato, thinly sliced — 1–2
  • Shredded lettuce — 1 cup
  • Butter, melted — 3 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scramble eggs with milk, salt, and pepper; keep soft.
  3. Slice rolls horizontally; place bottoms in a baking dish.
  4. Layer lettuce, tomato slices, scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar.
  5. Place roll tops on and brush with butter.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and sliders are warmed.

How to Serve It
 Serve immediately so the lettuce stays crisp; add a light mayo drizzle if you like.

22. New Year’s “Everything on One Tray” Breakfast Sliders

This tray mixes and matches fillings so guests can choose their favorite style from one big batch.

Ingredients

  • Slider rolls — 24 (two 12-packs)
  • Large eggs — 16
  • Milk — ½ cup
  • Cooked bacon, chopped — 1 cup
  • Cooked sausage crumbles — 1 cup
  • Chopped spinach — 2 cups
  • Shredded cheddar — 2 cups
  • Shredded mozzarella — 2 cups
  • Butter, melted — 6 tbsp
  • Salt — 1 ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; scramble in batches until just set.
  3. Slice both slabs of rolls horizontally and place bottoms snugly into a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
  4. Spread scrambled eggs evenly over the entire bottom layer.
  5. Divide the surface into three or four “sections.”
  6. Top one section with bacon and cheddar, another with sausage and cheddar, another with spinach and mozzarella, and mix any remaining toppings as you like.
  7. Place roll tops on; brush generously with melted butter.
  8. Cover with foil and bake 18–20 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is hot.

How to Serve It
 Mark each section with a small label or herb garnish and let guests choose from each row.

Conclusion

A tray of breakfast sliders on New Year morning turns a simple meal into a mini feast that everyone can grab and enjoy between conversations. Mix a few savory versions with something sweeter, assemble them ahead, then bake right before guests wake up. Save this list for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or any time you want big breakfast flavor in a fun, shareable format.

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