Sausage in a Blanket

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PRESENTATION

Weekday mornings and busy weekends both seem a little brighter with easy pigs in a blanket on the table—these classic sausage crescent rolls always bring smiles, whether served for a quick breakfast or set out as a fun game day appetizer. Tender, golden dough wraps around juicy sausage, making every bite soft and satisfying...kids and adults both grab seconds, especially during family brunch or weekend gatherings. The rich look, puffy texture, and simple, familiar taste combine for serious family appeal—it's not just about how great they taste, but also how cheerful they look stacked together on a platter (especially when breakfast needs to feel special, but you don’t have a lot of time). Families love these for versatile snacking—think birthday parties, lunchboxes, or movie nights—plus that sweet and savory breakfast vibe fits right in whether you’re feeding a crowd or just a couple of hungry kids before school. Use them at holiday brunch or cozy breakfasts—they’re always a top pick among versatile crescent roll recipes for good reason.

For busy families, quick breakfast recipes that deliver on flavor without extra stress are a game-changer, and this option hits the spot—just grab, dip, and enjoy at the table or on the go. Homemade pigs in a blanket offer that perfect mix of light and moist crescent dough with hearty sausage filling, making them DELICIOUS for mornings when time is short but you still want something really good. Most home cooks turn to pre-cooked sausages for convenience—kids love them simple, while adults sometimes add mustard, ketchup, or even a slice of cheese for a little twist (jalapeños, too, if you like a little spice). Pair these with fresh fruit on a breakfast platter, or simply dust a few with everything bagel seasoning for fun snack-style flavor. Reliable, simple, and friendly to any schedule, pigs in a blanket keep everyone happy, since they work for breakfast, as a comforting game day appetizer, or as a quick after-school bite. This is the kind of food that fits right in with real family life: practical, nice-looking, and absolutely friendly for sharing—even picky eaters reach for another one every time for that familiar taste and fluffy texture.

INGREDIENTS
Pork sausage 4
Bread dough 0.5 lb (200 g)
Preparation

How to prepare Sausage in a Blanket

To prepare the sausage in a blanket, start by dividing the leavened dough into 4 equal parts (1.75 oz each) 1, then roll it out with a rolling pin to form a rectangle 2 that can completely wrap the sausage, which you will shape better with a small knife 3.

Place the sausage in the center of the rectangle of dough 4 and wrap it completely like a candy (5-6).

Remove the excess dough from the sides 7 and, with a sharp knife blade, make crosswise cuts on the surface of the dough 8. Repeat this process for all 4 sausages 9. Preheat the oven to 390°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the 4 sausages in a blanket; bake for about 10 minutes, then serve while still hot.

Tip

If you want to make the bread dough yourself, you can do so by following our recipe, which you can find by clicking Bread dough.

To make the sausages in a blanket even more delicious, you can wrap a slice of cheese around the sausage before covering them with the bread dough!

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