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Golden brown breakfast pigs in a blanket made with fluffy pancakes wrapped around breakfast sausage links, served on white plate with maple syrup

Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

This Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket Recipe transforms the classic comfort food into a morning masterpiece by wrapping juicy breakfast sausage links in fluffy homemade pancake batter. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or special occasions, this sweet-and-savory breakfast offers a convenient and satisfying way to start your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 wraps
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 207
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1⅓ cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg well beaten
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 cooked breakfast sausage links

Method
 

  1. Cook breakfast sausage links until golden brown and set aside to drain on paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir gently until just combined, and let rest 5 minutes.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  6. Scoop 3 tablespoons of batter into skillet and spread into a round pancake.
  7. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook 2-3 more minutes.
  8. Place a hot pancake on a plate, roll a cooked sausage link inside while warm, seam-side down.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter and sausages. Keep warm if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

For healthier options, use whole wheat or almond flour, turkey or chicken sausages, plant-based alternatives, or dairy-free substitutes. Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or flavored syrups for variety.