Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

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Whip up a delightful breakfast with Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket. The combination of cinnamon rolls, sausage and eggs make it perfect for all.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

Servings:

Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

3 Eggs large
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream or milk
1 can Refrigerated Canned Cinnamon Rolls I use Pillsbury Originals (8 count)
12 Sausage Links I use Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked
Syrup for Dipping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add the heavy cream (or milk) and whisk together until combined. Scramble and cook over medium high heat and set aside.
Open the cinnamon rolls and set icing aside. Pave each roll on a large surface or cutting board and use a rolling pin to flatten and stretch each cinnamon roll, then cut each one in half.
Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs amongst the cinnamon roll dough pieces then place one sausage link on top of each egg.
Roll the sausage and scrambled eggs up in each cinnamon roll piece then place on a parchment lined baking sheet with the tail tucked under.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until the cinnamon rolls are cooked and golden brown. Take out of the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Drizzle the icing over the top of each of the pigs in a blanket and serve with syrup.

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

To store, simply place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze them wrap each pig in a blanket individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or warm them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes until heated through.

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yes! Prepare everything as directed, but instead of baking, cover the prepared pigs in a blanket with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, bake as instructed, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if necessary.

Substitutions & Variations

Dairy-Free? Use your favorite milk alternative instead of heavy cream.
Vegetarian? Swap the sausage links for veggie sausages or even a veggie-packed omelet strip.
Spice It Up: Add some chopped jalapeños or cheese to the egg mixture for an extra kick.

Helpful Cooking Notes

For Even Cooking: Make sure to cut the cinnamon roll dough evenly so that all the pigs in a blanket cook at the same rate.
Getting Creative: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. Ham and cheese, bacon and scrambled eggs, or even a sweet version with fruit and cream cheese can make exciting variations.

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