Step 1: Cook the Sausages
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook sausages until browned and fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
- In a bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour batter into a tall glass (makes dipping easier).
Step 3: Dip & Cook
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly.
- Dip each sausage into the pancake batter, coating completely.
- Place onto the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, turning gently.
Step 4: Serve
- Stack them up and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Serve warm with fruit on the side for a balanced breakfast.
Serving Suggestions
- Dip in maple syrup or honey mustard for fun flavors.
- Serve with scrambled eggs for a fuller breakfast.
- Add fresh fruit or a smoothie on the side.
Tips & Variations
- Crescent dough version: Wrap sausages in crescent dough, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Cheesy twist: Add a sprinkle of cheddar before wrapping.
- Mini version: Cut sausages in half for bite-sized snacks.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze cooked pigs in a blanket; reheat in toaster oven or air fryer.
Why This Recipe Works
The savory sausage pairs perfectly with the sweet, fluffy pancake batter (or buttery crescent dough). Cooking them together creates a handheld breakfast that’s portable, satisfying, and irresistibly tasty.
Final Bite
Golden, fluffy, and packed with flavor, these Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are a fun way to start the day. They’re easy enough for weekday mornings yet special enough for weekend brunch.
So fire up the griddle, grab your sausages, and wrap breakfast in pure comfort.