Description
A fun and easy breakfast treat, Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket feature breakfast sausages wrapped in soft, flaky dough. Perfect for busy mornings or brunch, they are savory and satisfying with a hint of sweetness. Serve them with a side of scrambled eggs or fruit for a complete meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 package (8 count) breakfast sausage links
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the sausage links: In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the dough: Open the crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a flat surface. Separate the dough into triangles along the perforations.
- Assemble: Place one sausage link at the wide end of each dough triangle. If you want, sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage before rolling it up.
- Roll up each sausage in the dough and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
- Serve: Drizzle with a little maple syrup for extra flavor, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use turkey or chicken sausages for a leaner option.
- For an extra touch, serve with a side of ketchup, mustard, or a fruit salad.
- If you have leftover dough, you can make mini pigs in a blanket using cocktail sausages!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg