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This image shows a plate of golden brown, crispy pigs in a blanket topped with sesame seeds, served with a small bowl of maple syrup on the side.

Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Easy Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are a delicious twist on a classic, combining flaky crescent rolls with savory breakfast sausage. With options for an everything bagel topping or a sweet maple glaze, these bite-sized treats are perfect for busy mornings, brunch spreads, or quick snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • Fork
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp everything bagel spice
  • 1 refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 5 tsp maple syrup, divided, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 large egg
  • 16 cooked or uncooked breakfast sausage links
  • 1 can of can refrigerated crescent rolls

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    This image shows an oven being preheated and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ready for baking pigs in a blanket.
  • Pat the breakfast sausage links dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
    This image shows a paper towel patting down breakfast sausages to remove excess moisture before wrapping them in dough.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into eight triangles along the perforated seams.
    This image shows a sheet of crescent roll dough being unrolled on a flat surface, preparing it for cutting and wrapping.
  • Cut each triangle in half lengthwise using a pizza cutter or sharp knife to create 16 narrow triangles.
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  • If using the everything bagel option, whisk an egg with water in a small bowl.
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  • If using the maple syrup option, brush each dough triangle with a thin layer of maple syrup.
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  • Place one sausage link at the wide end of each dough triangle and roll it towards the pointed end, wrapping the dough around the sausage.
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  • Arrange the rolled pigs in a blanket seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
  • For the everything bagel version, brush the tops and sides with egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
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  • For the maple syrup version, brush the tops and sides with additional maple syrup.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
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  • Serve warm, with extra maple syrup for dipping if desired.
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Notes

  • Make sure to pat the sausages dry to prevent the dough from getting soggy.
  • Try adding shredded cheese inside before rolling for an extra cheesy bite.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for the best texture.