🥓🥐 Easy Made Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from 2,500 breakfast lovers)
📸 800+ adorable brunch photos shared | ☀️ Updated June 2025

Looking for the ultimate feel-good breakfast treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to make? These Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are the answer! Fluffy, golden crescent rolls wrapped around savory sausage (and maybe even melty cheese), baked until perfectly puffy and warm. They’re perfect for lazy weekends, brunch parties, or any morning that needs a little extra joy.

📌 Quick Glance – Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
• 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 8
• 💥 Vibe: Fun, cozy, kid-approved

⬇️ Jump Ahead

• What You’ll Need
• How to Make Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket
• Tasty Variations & Tips
• Rave Reviews from Breakfast Fans
• FAQ – Your Breakfast Questions Answered

🛒 What You’ll Need – Simple, Delicious Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 8 breakfast sausage links (cooked)
• 4 slices of cheddar or American cheese (optional)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Maple syrup or honey for dipping (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare Dough: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.

Add Cheese (Optional): If using cheese, place a half slice on each triangle.

Wrap: Place a sausage link at the wide end of each triangle and roll up snugly.

Brush & Bake: Place on baking sheet, brush with beaten egg for extra golden shine, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffy.

Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup or honey for dipping. Watch them disappear in seconds!

✨ Tasty Variations For Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket & Tips

Swap sausages for mini hot dogs to make them kid-friendly lunchbox treats.
Try adding a thin layer of scrambled eggs before rolling for a full breakfast twist.
Use pepper jack cheese if you love a little spice.
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top before baking for extra flavor.

Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

These Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket feature juicy breakfast sausages wrapped in fluffy crescent roll dough and baked until golden. Perfect for busy mornings, brunch buffets, or a fun weekend breakfast!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servibgs

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 triangles)
• 8 fully cooked breakfast sausage links pork or turkey
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
• 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
• Optional: maple syrup or honey mustard for dipping

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush
• Parchment paper

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Separate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles.
3. Place a sausage link on the wide end of each triangle. If desired, sprinkle a little cheese on the dough before rolling.
4. Roll up each sausage, starting from the wide end and tucking in the sides as you go.
5. Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush with beaten egg.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve warm with maple syrup or honey mustard for dipping.

Notes

You can use mini sausages or cut standard links in half for smaller bites.

Try adding scrambled eggs or cooked bacon inside for extra heartiness.

Delicious served with fruit, yogurt, or a smoothie for a full breakfast.

💬 Rave Reviews from Breakfast Fans

“These are a HUGE hit at our weekend brunches. Everyone goes back for seconds!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chloe M.

“My kids devoured them in minutes. So easy and fun to make together!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ben T.

“Flaky, cheesy, and the perfect mix of sweet and savory when dipped in maple syrup!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Katie L.

❓ FAQ – Your Breakfast Questions Answered

For a fresh and fruity side that balances the savory flavors of these breakfast pigs in a blanket, try this Pineapple Cucumber Salad. The sweet pineapple and crisp cucumbers add a light, refreshing touch to your morning spread.