Name: Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-490151H2M10S
Total time: PT-490151H2M10S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (5 rolls, unrolled); 15 to 20 sausage links (regular or turkey, pre-cooked preferred); 4 tablespoons Challenge Butter; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 cup powdered sugar

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Introduction

Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are a quick and delicious morning treat that combines sweet cinnamon rolls with savory sausage links. Perfect for busy mornings or entertaining, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. The addition of a maple glaze gives them an irresistible finish.

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Ingredients

1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (any brand that unravels)
15 to 20 sausage links (regular or turkey, pre-cooked preferred)
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Unroll each cinnamon roll and cut it into 3 or 4 equal pieces depending on how many sausage links you have.
Step 3: Wrap each piece of dough around a sausage link and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cinnamon roll dough is golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: While baking, combine the butter and maple syrup in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and without lumps.
Step 6: Once baked, drizzle the maple glaze over the pigs in a blanket and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

Use pre-cooked sausage links to speed up preparation and ensure they are fully cooked inside the dough.
For a lower-sugar option, reduce the powdered sugar in the glaze or omit it altogether, using just butter and maple syrup.
Try wrapping around flavored sausage varieties like apple or spicy for a twist.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until warmed through. Avoid microwaving as it may make the dough soggy.

How to Serve

The image shows a white ceramic plate holding five small crescent roll sausages. Each roll is golden brown with a slightly shiny, baked crust, wrapped around a brown cooked sausage, with the ends of the sausages sticking out. The texture of the rolls is flaky and layered, with some slight browning on top. The plate rests on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh biscuit dough instead of cinnamon rolls?

Yes, fresh biscuit dough can be used, but you will lose the sweet cinnamon flavor. Consider adding cinnamon sugar before wrapping for a similar taste.

Is it necessary to bake the sausage links before wrapping?

Using pre-cooked sausage links is recommended for ease and food safety. If using raw sausage, ensure it is fully cooked during baking by increasing the baking time and checking the internal temperature.