Description
Crispy breakfast pigs in a blanket offer a delightful morning twist on classic comfort cuisine. Flaky pastry wraps around savory sausages, creating a mouthwatering start that will satisfy your weekend brunch cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 breakfast sausage links
- 1 package crescent roll dough
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
Garnish and Topping:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular sections, ensuring clean cuts.
- Sprinkle each dough triangle with black pepper and garlic powder, distributing the seasonings evenly across the surface.
- Place a breakfast sausage link at the wide end of each crescent dough triangle, positioning it centrally for even wrapping.
- Gently roll the dough around each sausage, starting from the wide end and tucking in the sides to create a compact bundle.
- Brush the exterior of each wrapped sausage with melted butter, which will help create a golden, crispy exterior during baking.
- Whisk the egg and create an egg wash by applying a light coating over each wrapped sausage to enhance browning and shine.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even heat circulation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough turns a deep golden brown and the sausages are thoroughly heated.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chopped chives over the top for a fresh, aromatic garnish.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent burning and allow the pastry to set.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Modification: Swap traditional crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based dough to accommodate celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Healthier Protein Option: Replace breakfast sausage links with turkey sausage or chicken sausage to reduce fat content and provide a leaner protein alternative.
- Vegetarian Transformation: Substitute meat sausages with plant-based sausage links or vegetable filling like roasted bell peppers and cheese for a meat-free version.
- Make-Ahead Convenience: Prepare and assemble the wrapped sausages the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning for a quick breakfast solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg