Breakfast Pigs Cinnamon Rolls

There are weekends when I crave a breakfast that combines sweet buttery dough with savory sausage and a hint of cinnamon. These breakfast pigs in a blanket hit the spot every single time and come together so quickly right in the oven. They are my secret weapon for lazy mornings or when a crowd needs feeding fast.

I first made these when my cousins visited and now everyone requests them for brunch days. You get that yummy sweet and salty bite with hardly any effort.

Ingredients

• Jimmy Dean fully cooked breakfast sausage links: brings smoky savoriness and makes prep a breeze use fresh links for bolder flavor
• Original Pillsbury cinnamon rolls: delivers fluffy dough and warm cinnamon sweetness pick the classic version for best results
• Cinnamon roll icing: tops everything with creamy sparkle spread generously for a bakery finish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat and prepare:

Set your oven to three hundred seventy five degrees and line a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This ensures easy clean up later.

Shape the dough:

Slice each cinnamon roll in half through the middle so you have twelve even pieces. Flatten each one with your palm or the back of a knife until about a half inch thick for easier wrapping.

Wrap the sausage:

Take one sausage link and tightly roll it inside a cinnamon roll half making sure the ends overlap slightly. Press gently to seal so the dough stays closed during baking.

Arrange on pan:

Place each wrapped sausage seam side down on your prepared sheet pan and space them evenly so they bake without touching. This lets the dough stay crisp and golden.

Bake:

Transfer the tray to your oven and let them bake for about fourteen minutes or until the dough is puffed and golden brown. Keep an eye near the end so the bottoms do not overbrown.

Add icing:

Remove from oven and drizzle the provided icing over each pig in a blanket while still warm focusing on the tops for a gooey finish. I like using a small spatula but a piping bag works if you want to get fancy.

Serve:

Let cool for a minute or two and serve warm. They are best fresh out of the oven.

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One of my favorite moments with this dish is watching my niece proudly roll up her own sausage and dough. She loves drizzling the icing herself and it always makes for a fun breakfast project together.

Storage Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat simply warm in the oven for five minutes at three hundred fifty degrees or use the microwave for about fifteen seconds. For ultimate crispness stick to the oven method.

Ingredient Substitutions

You can swap out the original cinnamon rolls with an extra rich or low sugar version if you wish. If you do not eat pork try turkey sausage or a plant-based link for a different twist. For a homemade touch use biscuit dough and sprinkle on a bit of cinnamon sugar before rolling.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these with fresh fruit salad and a big pot of coffee to round out the meal. For a party tray pair them with scrambled eggs or yogurt parfaits. A dab of spicy mustard on the side is fun for the grown ups.

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Cultural Context

Pigs in a blanket are a classic American party food but the breakfast version feels special thanks to the sweet dough and morning sausage. Cinnamon rolls have deep roots in Midwestern kitchens and it is the mash up with sausage that makes this dish unique for American brunch tables.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I use another type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with your favorite pre-cooked sausage links if you prefer a different flavor or variety.

→ How do I prevent the cinnamon rolls from unrolling?

Wrap the cinnamon roll halves tightly around the sausage and place the seam side down on the baking sheet to help them hold their shape.

→ Can these be prepared ahead of time?

You can assemble them ahead and store in the refrigerator, then bake fresh when ready. Apply icing just before serving.

→ Is it necessary to use the included icing?

The icing adds sweetness but is optional; you can serve them plain or add maple syrup for a different touch.

→ What's the best way to serve these?

Serve warm for the best texture, either as part of a breakfast spread or as a satisfying grab-and-go meal.