Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket — Cinnamon Roll & Sausage Edition

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Sweet meets savory in this fun morning twist — juicy sausage links wrapped in warm cinnamon roll dough, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a buttery maple glaze.

Servings: 15–20 pieces
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Occasion: Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday Mornings, Potlucks

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls

  • 15–20 sausage links (regular or turkey, preferably pre-cooked)

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Set oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

  2. Wrap the Sausages
    Unravel each cinnamon roll and cut into 3–4 equal strips, depending on the number of sausages. Wrap each strip of dough around a sausage link and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake
    Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll dough is puffed and golden brown.

  4. Make the Glaze
    In a bowl, combine melted butter and maple syrup. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.

  5. Finish & Serve
    Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm sausage rolls. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

  • Protein Swap: Try mini chicken apple sausages for a sweet and tangy version.

  • Extra Sweet: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top after glazing.

  • Make Ahead: Wrap sausages in dough the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.

  • Party Trick: Serve with small skewers for easy grabbing at brunch buffets.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Baking sheet

  • Parchment paper

  • Mixing bowl

  • Spoon or whisk

If you want, I can combine this with your Sausage Breakfast Hawaiian Sliders into a “Sweet & Savory Breakfast Sandwiches” blog post so they sit in one fun category. That way your readers can jump between recipes easily. Would you like me to do that?

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