Combine two classic breakfast favorites into one ultimate sweet and savory bite with these Easy Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze. Made with pre-cooked breakfast sausages wrapped in soft cinnamon roll dough and finished with a rich maple drizzle, this 30-minute dish is the perfect hands-off recipe for a weekend brunch or busy weekday mornings. Your family will love this effortless twist on traditional sausage rolls that delivers big bakery flavor with minimal prep.
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- Why You'll Want to Make Easy Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
- Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
- Steps to Make Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket
- Steps to Make the Maple Glaze
- Steps to Finish the Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Other Great Brunch Recipes
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Why You'll Want to Make Easy Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
- The Ultimate Sweet and Savory Blend: The combination of savory breakfast sausage paired with warm cinnamon dough and sweet glaze creates the perfect flavor balance.
- Kid-Pleasing Fun: Looking for a way to excite your little ones about breakfast? The playful presentation of pigs in a blanket is a guaranteed win. Plus, they can even help with the assembly process!
- Ready in Under 30 Minutes: Using convenient pre-cooked sausage links and store-bought cinnamon roll dough keeps prep time down to just a few minutes.
- A Hit for Whole Families and Parties: These bite-sized breakfast treats are easy to serve, making them perfect for Christmas morning, game day brunches, or busy weekdays.
Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
Steps to Make Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Then, open a can of refrigerated Grands! Cinnamon Rolls, set the icing aside to use later in the Maple Glaze. Place one cinnamon roll on a cutting board and unroll it.
- Cut the strip into three equal horizontal pieces using a pizza cutter.
- Then, wrap one of the cut cinnamon roll strips around one of the pre-cooked sausage links. Repeat with the remaining cinnamon rolls and sausage links
- Placed the wrapped sausages on a parchment lined baking sheet, making sure that the ends are on the bottom. Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 325°F oven.
Steps to Make the Maple Glaze
- While the Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket are baking, place the unsalted butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup and beat with the hand mixer until fully incorporated into the butter.
- Then, add the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls and beat with the hand mixer until light and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, a cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Steps to Finish the Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
- Remove the Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket from the oven and place the pan on a wire cooling rack.
- Place the bowl with the maple glaze in the microwave for about 30 seconds, so that the glaze is runny. While the cinnamon rolls are still hot, spoon the glaze over the tops.
With just a handful of simple ingredients, these Easy Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze prove that impressive breakfast dishes do not have to take hours to prepare. The combination of warm cinnamon sugar, savory sausage, and sweet maple drizzle creates a crowd-pleasing balance that appeals to guests of all ages. Whip up a batch for your next busy morning when you want maximum flavor on a short schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but the maple glaze is the perfect finishing touch and elevates the breakfast flavor profile. Or, you can simply use the icing packet that comes with the cinnamon roll container as-is, though in my opinion that's never enough icing. You can also enjoy these pigs in a blanket plain if you prefer. Alternatively, try a drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel for a dessert twist.
The sausage should be cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature can be checked with a meat thermometer; it should reach 160°F (71°C).
Yes, you can assemble the wrapped sausages on your baking sheet, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate them overnight before baking fresh in the morning.
Store leftover pigs in a blanket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a toaster oven or standard oven at 300°F for 3-5 minutes to restore their fresh-baked texture.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use Pre-Cooked Sausage: Using fully cooked sausage links prevents excess grease from soaking into the dough while baking, ensuring the cinnamon rolls bake up light and fluffy.
- Flay or Flatten the Dough: Unroll each cinnamon roll section gently and roll it slightly flat with a rolling pin before wrapping to get an even wrap around each sausage.
- Bake on Parchment Paper: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the sweet cinnamon filling and glaze from sticking to the pan for effortless cleanup.
- Serve Fresh and Warm: Drizzle the maple glaze immediately after removing them from the oven so the sweet icing melts into every warm layer.
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Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
Ingredients
- 2-17.5 oz cans Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
- 30 Pre-Cooked Sausage Links
- ½ c Unsalted Butter room temperature
- ½ c Maple Syrup
- 2 c Powdered Sugar
Instructions
To Make the Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Open a can of refrigerated Grands! Cinnamon Rolls. Place one cinnamon roll on a cutting board, unroll it, and cut it into three equal pieces with a pizza cutter.
- Wrap one of the cut cinnamon roll strips around one of the pre-cooked sausage links.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining cinnamon rolls and sausage links.
- Placed the wrapped sausages on a parchment lined baking sheet, making sure that the ends are on the bottom.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 325°F oven.
To Make the Maple Glaze
- Place the unsalted butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup and beat with the hand mixer until fully incorporated into the butter.
- Then, add the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls and beat with the hand mixer until light and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, a cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Steps to Finish the Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket with Maple Glaze
- Remove the cinnamon roll pigs in a blanket from the oven and place the pan on a wire cooling rack.
- Place the bowl with the maple glaze in the microwave for about 30 seconds, so that the glaze is runny. While the cinnamon rolls are still hot, spoon the glaze over the tops.
- Yield 30 servings.
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