Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

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This Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket recipe is the best of both worlds: a simple, savory-sweet breakfast that is perfect any day of the week.

What are Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket?

I love Pigs in regular blanket (crescent roll dough, puff pastry or biscuit dough), but french toast blankets are even better. Just like you would assume, I wrap each “pig” (breakfast sausage) up in some crustless white bread, dip it in a french toast egg mixture and fry them up in lots of butter. SO GOOD. It’s a fun twist and easy breakfast that is delicious any day of the week, but perfect for the weekend.

Ingredients Needed for Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

Weekday mornings are not my forte. But weekend mornings…watch the magic happen! The waffles are steaming! The eggs are scrambling! The green juice is flowing! And this girl got the idea for a brilliant beyond brilliant breakfast idea: Pigs in a French Toast Blanket. It’s truly the perfect breakfast! Here’s everything you’ll need to make a breakfast version of Pigs in a Blanket.

• White Bread – soft white bread is going to be used to make the french toast part of this recipe.
• Maple Breakfast Sausage Links – savory and sweet is the best combination! Cook sausages according to the package instructions before wrapping in the bread. Use store-bought or use my homemade breakfast sausage recipe.
• Eggs, Milk, Vanilla extract, and Cinnamon – this is the french toast egg mixture.
• Butter – used to fry up the french toast blankets.
• Maple Syrup and Powdered Sugar – optional garnishes but highly recommended!

How to Make Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card down below. Here are step-by-step directions for making this sweet and savory breakfast.

Roll Each Sausage in a Slice of Bread

Remove sixteen middle slices of white bread from the loaf. Cut the crusts off and discard (or use as breadcrumbs for another recipe).Wrap one cooked breakfast sausage up in one piece of bread, pressing the bottom edge of the bread on the board to seal tightly around the sausage. Repeat with remaining sausages.

Make the French Toast Egg Mixture

In a shallow dish or small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of cinnamon together to combine.

Preheat Skillet, Dip in Egg Mixture + Fry

Preheat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt in 1 tablespoon butter in the bottom of the pan. Dip eight bread wrapped breakfast sausages into the egg mixture and place it into the hot butter. Cook and rotate the pigs to create golden brown blankets on every side.

Repeat with Remaining Pigs in a Blanket + Serve

Remove from pan and repeat with remaining Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket. You may want to line a plate with a paper towel or two, to absorb any excess grease from the sausage. Serve warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

Storing Directions

The best part about this breakfast pigs in a blanket recipe is that you can make it ahead of time, freeze and enjoy later! Talk about a quick breakfast for those busy school mornings!

To store in the fridge: allow to cool to room temperature before placing in an airtight container or zip top bag for up to 3 days.

To freeze: make the recipe as directed however don’t garnish. Let the pigs in a blanket cool to room temperature. Then place in a freezer bag or freezer safe airtight container for up to 2 months. To reheat, warm in the oven or air fryer at 350° F until heated through, flipping halfway through.

Try These Other Delicious Breakfast Ideas:

• Perfect Brioche French Toast
• Lemon Cream French Toast
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Encrusted French Toast
• Brioche French Toast
• Caramelized Banana & Cream Cheese Filled French Toast
• How to Make French Toast

This delicious breakfast finger food has become one of our favorites and the whole family devours them. Be sure to grab the printable recipe below! Have a great day, friends!!

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