Savory pork sausage wrapped in cinnamon roll dough and covered in a simple, sweet glaze make Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket a special occasion breakfast they won’t forget!
Salty Sweet Breakfast Treats
I thought my days of creating new cinnamon roll recipes might be behind me. But maybe the best is yet to come! These Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket are so fun and yummy–they make a special occasion breakfast even sweeter!
I’ll admit they might be a little…much. And I can’t wait to roll out these new treats at Christmas breakfast! That’s what the holidays are all about, right? Being a little over the top! I know the kids will love the salty sausage wrapped up in a sweet, sticky cinnamon roll. I’m pretty sure you will, too!
These sweet and savory cinnamon roll wrapped sausages have got to be my favorite breakfast pigs in a blanket recipe. I can’t wait to show you how to make them.
My Favorite Recipes to Make with Canned Cinnamon Rolls
In our house, there’s nothing we love better than ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls. Canned cinnamon rolls are such a time saver in creating some of my favorite breakfast treats. Here are our favorite recipes for holidays and every day!
- Family-Size Skillet Cinnamon Roll – A scrumptious and shareable twist on everyone’s favorite morning sweet treat! There’s a reason it’s my most popular cinnamon roll recipe. A good morning is guaranteed when you bake this beauty!
- Canned Cinnamon Roll Donuts – Why choose between cinnamon rolls and donuts when you can have the best of both? In about 20 minutes, you can have warm, fresh-fried, cinnamon studded, cream cheese glazed donuts ready to enjoy in the comfort of your own home without having to change out of your pajamas.
- Mini Cinnamon Rolls – Discover big fun and yum in these Mini Cinnamon Rolls. All you need is one can of jumbo cinnamon rolls to create bite-sized breakfast bliss!
- and more!
What Do I Need to Make Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket?
- 1 (17.5 ounce) can Jumbo Grands! Cinnamon Rolls with icing. They must be the LARGE SIZE canned cinnamon rolls that you can unroll. Any brand like Pillsbury Grands!, Annie’s Organic, Trader Joe’s Jumbo or other store brand cinnamon rolls should work great, just as long as they’re the jumbo size.
- 10 uncooked pork sausage links. Your favorite brand of breakfast sausage links should work just fine!
A Simple Icing Recipe
Store bought cinnamon rolls come with their own icing. But just in case that’s not enough, here’s and easy recipe to make a simple icing. It works great as a glaze for cinnamon rolls and other baked goods.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1/3 cup of milk.
- Whisk until thin and of drizzling consistency. If it gets too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, whisk in a little more powdered sugar.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unravel each cinnamon roll and cut into 4 equal portions about 5.5 inches long each. Reserve the icing.
- Cut each pork sausage link in half crosswise.
- Wrap each cinnamon roll portion tightly around the sausage link half several times.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side-down.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Heat cinnamon roll icing in the microwave for 10 seconds. Drizzle and spread some icing over each bite so the cinnamon roll is covered in it.
- Serve with remaining icing for dipping.
More Must-Make Ideas for Christmas Breakfast
Make Christmas breakfast its own celebration with these Must-Make Christmas Breakfast Ideas. For a festive, fun morning meal this holiday, these go-to breakfast recipes have a little something for everyone.
If you make these Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 20 rolls
Description
Savory pork sausage wrapped in cinnamon roll dough and covered in a simple, sweet glaze make Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket a special occasion breakfast they won’t forget!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 (17.5 ounce) can Jumbo Grands! Cinnamon Rolls with icing (5 large rolls)
- 10 uncooked pork sausage links
Extra Icing Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unravel each cinnamon roll and cut into 4 equal portions about 5.5 inches long each. Reserve the icing.
- Cut each pork sausage link in half crosswise.
- Wrap each cinnamon roll portion tightly around the sausage link half several times.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side-down.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Heat cinnamon roll icing in the microwave for 10 seconds. Drizzle and spread some icing over each bite so the cinnamon roll is covered in it.
- Serve with remaining icing for dipping into.
Extra Icing Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until thin and of drizzling consistency. If too thick, add a little more milk. If too thin, whisk in a little more powdered sugar.
This is genius! So clever! These look absolutely scrumptious!