Description
Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are a savory twist on the classic pigs in a blanket, featuring juicy breakfast sausages wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, these bite-sized treats are a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
1 package of breakfast sausage links (about 8–10 links)
1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, such as cheddar or mozzarella)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for a sweet touch)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Cook the sausages: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage links and cook them according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until they are fully cooked and browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the crescent dough: Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles along the perforated lines.
- Wrap the sausages: Place one sausage link at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll the dough around the sausage, starting from the wide end, and pinch the edges to seal. If desired, sprinkle a little shredded cheese inside the dough before rolling for an extra cheesy surprise.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: Place the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional maple syrup drizzle: If you like a sweet touch, drizzle a little maple syrup over the baked pigs in a blanket just before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with a side of ketchup, mustard, or maple syrup for dipping.
- Enjoy: Enjoy these warm, savory Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket as part of your morning meal or brunch!
Notes
For added flavor, try adding cheese, scrambled eggs, or cooked bacon inside the dough before baking.
Vegetarian Version: Use veggie sausage links or other vegetarian alternatives for a meat-free option.
To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
