Description
Crispy morning magic unfolds with breakfast pigs in a blanket, wrapping golden sausages in flaky crescent dough. Hearty comfort delivers a delightful start, inviting you to savor each bite of this classic breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 package (8 count) breakfast sausage links
Dough:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Toppings and Extras:
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 375°F (190°C) for perfect golden pastry.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then gently sear sausage links until they develop a rich, caramelized exterior and reach complete internal doneness, rotating periodically to ensure even cooking (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough onto a clean work surface, delicately separating each triangle along the perforated lines.
- Position a single sausage link at the broader edge of each triangular dough section, optionally sprinkling a delicate layer of shredded cheddar cheese atop the meat for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Expertly roll each sausage within its dough cocoon, tucking and sealing edges to create compact, uniform parcels.
- Arrange the rolled delicacies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each morsel.
- Transfer the sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the pastries to transform into golden-brown, flaky treats within 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and, if desired, drizzle with a whisper of maple syrup to elevate the breakfast experience. Serve immediately while warm and irresistibly fragrant.
Notes
- Choose fully cooked sausage links to reduce overall cooking time and ensure food safety.
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour to prevent the crescent dough from sticking and make rolling easier.
- Pat the sausage links dry with paper towels before wrapping to help the dough adhere better and prevent sogginess.
- For a crispy exterior, brush the tops of the dough with beaten egg before baking to create a golden, shiny finish.
- Make these ahead and freeze unbaked for quick weekday breakfasts by storing in a freezer-safe container between parchment layers.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or wrapping sausages in thin potato or egg wraps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg