Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket
These warm, flaky breakfast pigs in a blanket are made with buttery crescent roll dough, savory breakfast sausages, and melty cheese. Perfect for cozy mornings, brunch gatherings, or easy family-friendly breakfasts.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Small bowl
- Pastry Brush
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 breakfast sausage links, cooked
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese, cut into strips
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Optional
- maple syrup for dipping
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles, each forming the base for one breakfast pig in a blanket.
- Add cheese and sausage: Place a strip of cheese on the wide end of each dough triangle. Set a cooked breakfast sausage link on top of the cheese, creating a melty center once baked.
- Roll them up: Starting from the wide end, roll the dough around the sausage, tucking the pointed end underneath. Make sure the cheese stays wrapped inside so it melts beautifully during baking.
- Brush with egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the top of each roll with the egg wash to help the dough bake into a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake until golden: Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed, golden brown, and fully cooked.
- Serve warm: Let the breakfast pigs in a blanket cool for 1–2 minutes, then serve with maple syrup or your favorite dipping sauce for a cozy, comforting breakfast bite.