Description
Crispy breakfast pigs in a blanket elevate morning comfort with golden crescent rolls hugging savory sausage links. Quick and irresistible, these bite-sized treats promise to spark weekend joy for hungry families craving classic morning delights.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 8 fully cooked breakfast sausages (pork, turkey, or chicken)
Dough and Batter Components:
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup pancake mix
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining a sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring an even cooking environment for the breakfast treats.
- Carefully separate the crescent roll triangles, creating individual pastry sections for wrapping the sausages with precision and care.
- Position each sausage at the wide end of the crescent triangle, gently rolling from the base to the pointed tip, creating a snug, compact package.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet with the seam facing downward to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Delicately brush the pastry surfaces with melted butter, enhancing the golden color and adding a rich, glossy finish.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a beautiful amber-brown coloration that signals perfect doneness.
- While the pigs in a blanket are cooling slightly, prepare accompaniments like maple syrup, tangy mustard, classic ketchup, or whipped honey butter for dipping.
- For the pancake batter variation, whisk together pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl, allowing the mixture to rest and develop flavor for 5 minutes.
- Heat a skillet with a light coating of butter or cooking spray, creating a non-stick surface for cooking.
- Thoroughly coat each sausage in the prepared pancake batter, ensuring an even, smooth layer that will crisp beautifully when cooked.
- For skillet cooking, place the battered sausages in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Alternatively, in an air fryer, preheat to 375F and cook the battered sausages for 6-8 minutes, turning midway to ensure uniform cooking.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a spoonful of fruity jam for added sweetness.
Notes
- Experiment with different sausage types like chicken, turkey, or veggie links to create unique flavor profiles and cater to various dietary preferences.
- Enhance the crescent dough version by sprinkling everything bagel seasoning or shredded cheese on top before baking for extra crunch and flavor.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or replacing pancake mix with a gluten-free pancake mix to accommodate those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep ahead by partially cooking sausages and preparing batter the night before, then quickly assembling and cooking in the morning for a speedy breakfast solution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg