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Breakfast Pigs in Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A whimsical twist on a classic breakfast, combining sweet cinnamon rolls and hearty breakfast sausages for a delightful balance of flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
  • 8 breakfast sausages
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
  • Powdered sugar (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the temperature indicated on the cinnamon roll dough package.
  2. Grease a baking sheet with butter.
  3. Unroll the cinnamon roll dough and separate it into individual rolls.
  4. Flatten each roll slightly.
  5. Wrap each flattened roll around a breakfast sausage, sealing the edges tight.
  6. Place the wrapped sausages on the greased baking sheet.
  7. Bake according to the package instructions until golden brown.
  8. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare the rolls in advance and refrigerate. Bake them fresh the next morning for easy brunch. Customize with different sausages or add cheese!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg