Description
Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are a fun and delicious morning twist on a classic favorite! Fluffy pancakes or buttery crescent rolls wrap around savory breakfast sausages, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These are great for a quick breakfast, brunch, or meal on the go, served with maple syrup for dipping.
Ingredients
For the Pancake Version:
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1 cup pancake mix (or homemade pancake batter)
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¾ cup milk
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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12 fully cooked breakfast sausages
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Butter or oil for cooking
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Maple syrup (for serving)
For the Crescent Roll Version:
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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12 fully cooked breakfast sausages
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1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Pancake Version:
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Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
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In a bowl, mix pancake batter according to package instructions or make from scratch.
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Dip each cooked sausage into the pancake batter, coating it evenly.
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Place on the hot griddle and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Crescent Roll Version:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
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Wrap each cooked sausage with a crescent roll triangle, rolling from the wide end to the tip.
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Place on the baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with melted butter if desired.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serve warm with syrup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
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For extra flavor, add cheese inside the crescent roll version.
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Substitute turkey or plant-based sausages for a lighter option.
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Make a larger batch and freeze leftovers for an easy reheat-and-eat breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking, Griddling
- Cuisine: American