Description
Breakfast Pigs in Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, featuring juicy sausages wrapped in soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls. The warm, gooey cinnamon glaze complements the rich flavor of the sausage, creating a mouthwatering experience that is both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1 can (16.5 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pigs:
- 8 breakfast sausages (links or patties)
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Open the can of cinnamon roll dough and separate the rolls.
- Flatten each roll slightly and place a sausage in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the sausage, pinching to seal.
- Place the wrapped sausages on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the rolls.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate them before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey or plant-based sausages for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll with sausage
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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