Classic Pigs in a Blanket
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there’s no better way to start it than with Easy Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket. This delicious recipe combines fluffy pancakes and savory breakfast sausage links, all wrapped into a convenient handheld bite. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or a special treat for kids, these breakfast pigs in a blanket are sure to become a family favorite.
Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket
For this easy breakfast recipe, you only need simple pantry staples:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Breakfast sausage links | 12 cooked |
| All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Granulated sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 4 tsp |
| Fine sea salt | ½ tsp |
| Buttermilk | 1 ⅓ cups |
| Large egg, beaten | 1 |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 4 tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Sausage
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage links according to package instructions, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Pancake Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the Pancakes
Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake and shape into a small round the length of a sausage. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 4: Wrap the Sausages
While pancakes are still warm, place a cooked sausage in the center of each pancake. Roll the pancake around the sausage, seam side down, to keep it wrapped. Repeat for all sausages.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
Arrange on a serving plate and drizzle with warm maple syrup, or serve syrup on the side for dipping. Optional: sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with fresh fruit for extra sweetness.
