Description
Irresistible breakfast pigs in a blanket bring classic comfort to morning tables. Crispy pastry wraps tender sausages, creating a simple yet satisfying meal you’ll crave for weekend brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 breakfast sausage links, cooked
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for easy cooking.
- Carefully unfold the crescent dough and gently separate the sheet into 8 distinct triangular sections.
- Position a fully cooked breakfast sausage link at the wider base of each triangular dough piece.
- Carefully roll each triangle around the sausage, creating a tight, compact bundle that encases the entire sausage.
- Using a pastry brush, delicately coat the exterior of each rolled dough with beaten egg, which will create a lustrous, golden-brown exterior during baking.
- Arrange the prepared rolls evenly across the prepared baking sheet, allowing slight spacing between each piece for consistent heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich, uniform golden-brown color that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes to prevent burning, then serve immediately alongside maple syrup or a complementary dipping sauce for added flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Swap regular crescent dough with gluten-free options for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this breakfast treat.
- Try different breakfast sausage varieties like turkey, chicken, or plant-based links to cater to diverse dietary preferences and add exciting flavor variations.
- Enhance nutritional value by sprinkling everything bagel seasoning or grated parmesan cheese on top before baking, creating an extra layer of deliciousness and crunch.
- Prepare these ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning for a quick, convenient breakfast that feels homemade and special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg