Ingredients
1 can Cinnamon Rolls (any brand that unravels)
15 to 20 sausage links (regular or turkey sausage)
4 Tablespoons Challenge Butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unravel each cinnamon roll and cut it into 3 or 4 equal pieces, depending on how many sausage links you have.
- Wrap one piece of dough around each sausage link and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls turn golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the maple glaze by mixing together butter and maple syrup. Gradually add powdered sugar and stir until smooth and free of lumps.
- Drizzle the glaze over the pigs in a blanket once they are out of the oven and serve.
Notes
- Sausage Choices: You can use regular breakfast sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter option. Pre-cooked sausage links can save you time during prep.
- Glaze Options: Swap out the maple syrup for honey or brown sugar for a different sweetness. You can also add a touch of vanilla extract to the glaze for extra flavor.
- Dough Alternatives: If you’re not a fan of cinnamon rolls, try using biscuit dough or croissant dough for a flaky texture.
- Add-ins: For a more savory version, try adding cheese or herbs to the dough before wrapping it around the sausage.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 5-7 minutes until heated through. You can also microwave them for 30-40 seconds if you’re short on time, but the oven will maintain the crispiness of the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig in a blanket
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
