Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are breakfast sausages wrapped in soft cinnamon roll dough, baked until golden, and finished with a drizzle of sweet icing for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite!

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

If you’ve never tried a Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket made with cinnamon rolls, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest and most addictive breakfast recipes out there.

This version takes the classic idea and gives it a sweet breakfast twist. Instead of crescent rolls, you wrap savory sausage links in soft cinnamon roll dough, bake them until golden, and drizzle them with icing. The result is warm, fluffy, sweet, and savory all at the same time—and honestly, it tastes way fancier than the effort it takes.

The best part? You only need two ingredients!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls- with the icing
Fully cooked sausage links- I like Jones Diary Farm

There’s something incredibly satisfying about a recipe that looks impressive but comes together with almost no work. These easy breakfast pigs in a blanket are exactly that.

All you need is a can of cinnamon rolls and some breakfast sausage. That’s it. No mixing, no complicated steps, no long prep time. You just unroll the dough, wrap it around the sausage, bake, and finish with the included icing.

It’s the kind of recipe you can throw together even when you’re half awake—and it still turns out amazing every time.

How to make the best Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Optionally add the fully cooked sausages into a skillet over medium heat and cook until they are browned to your liking, then set aside to cool slightly.
Separate the cinnamon rolls and reserve the icing, then flatten each roll with your fingers into a 3 1/2- to 4-inch-long oval.
Place a piece of sausage in the center of each cinnamon roll and wrap the dough around. Pinch closed with your fingers and place them seam side down on your prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the dough is cooked through and golden brown on top.
Let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with the cinnamon roll icing (just heat it for a few seconds in the microwave to reach a pourable consistency) and serve with the maple syrup on the side for dipping.

At first, cinnamon rolls and sausage might sound like an unusual pairing, but one bite makes it make perfect sense.

The sausage is rich, juicy, and salty, while the cinnamon roll dough bakes up soft, buttery, and slightly sweet with hints of cinnamon. Then the icing melts over the top and adds that final touch of sugary goodness.

It hits the same flavor notes people love in things like maple bacon or chicken and waffles. That balance of sweet and savory is what makes these Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket so craveable.

My top tips:

CINNAMON ROLLS: Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls make the perfect wrap for these Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket. Look for the regular size and not the jumbo. I used an 8 ct can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls but any brand will work for this recipe.
SAUSAGES: Use fully cooked pork breakfast sausage links for maximum convenience here (e.g., Jones Dairy Farm or Banquet). You can also use raw breakfast sausage links but they must be browned and cooked through before wrapping to ensure they are safe to eat and less greasy.
BAKING: Make sure you are baking these seam-side down to prevent them from unrolling during the baking process. Placing the seam on the bottom allows the weight of the sausage to hold the dough in place, while the heat seals the dough together as it puffs and browns.
ICING: If you’re using the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls, I recommend microwaving it for 10 seconds so that it is pourable. You can then drizzle it straight from the cup or transfer it into a ziploc bag, cut off one end, and drizzle it from there for a neater look.
MAKING AHEAD: These are best enjoyed fresh, and since they take less than 30 minutes to bake and enjoy I recommend making them shortly before your event or breakfast.
STORING: You can store these Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, microwave on high heat for 15-30 seconds at a time until warmed through.

These cinnamon roll pigs in a blanket are just as good for rushed weekday mornings as they are for slow weekend brunches.

If you need something quick, they’re easy to grab and eat on the go. No fork required, no mess, just a warm, satisfying breakfast you can hold in your hand.

But they also shine when you make a batch for a group. Piled onto a platter, they look fun and inviting, and people tend to reach for them first. Kids love them, adults love them, and they disappear quickly!

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