Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket Recipe: Flaky Sausage Rolls for Morning

These breakfast pigs in a blanket are simple to make and delightfully balanced between sweet and savory. A few common ingredients transform into a fun, comforting morning treat: sausage links are cooked, wrapped in cinnamon roll dough, baked until golden, then finished with maple syrup and the included icing for a sticky, flavorful bite.

Ingredients you need to make this recipe:

1 pack of breakfast sausage links

1 can of cinnamon rolls with icing

2 tablespoons of maple syrup

How to make breakfast pigs in a blanket

Start by heating a skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage links until they are fully cooked, about 5 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the sausages to a paper towel to absorb excess grease while you prepare the dough.

Open the can of cinnamon roll dough and gently unroll each piece. The dough may come apart when you separate the rolls—that’s fine. Cut the dough into roughly 3–4 inch pieces; you only need enough to wrap each sausage fully.

Flatten each piece of dough slightly with your thumb or between parchment paper, then wrap a piece around each sausage link, sealing the edges as needed. Place the wrapped sausages on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and golden brown. While still warm, brush each pig in a blanket with maple syrup for added shine and flavor.

Finish by drizzling the included icing over the top. Serve immediately while warm—these bites are best fresh, with the contrast of sweet icing and maple against savory sausage.

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