Description
Pigs in a Blanket are a delightful breakfast treat featuring cooked breakfast sausage links wrapped in a soft, fluffy pancake batter. The pancakes are cooked on a skillet until golden and then rolled around the sausages, creating a perfect combination of savory sausage and sweet pancake, ideal for brunch or a hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
Sausage
- 12 cooked breakfast sausage links
Pancake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg (well beaten)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook the Sausages: Follow the cooking instructions on the sausage package to fully cook the breakfast sausage links. Once cooked, set them aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, well-beaten egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract to create the wet mixture.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and stir gently until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow baking powder to activate and the batter to thicken slightly.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and let it warm up. Lightly spray the surface with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and gently spread the batter out. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles begin to form on the surface and the bottom turns golden brown. Flip the pancake and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on the other side.
- Wrap the Sausages: Place the cooked pancake on a plate and immediately place a sausage link in the center. Carefully roll the pancake around the sausage, positioning it seam side down to keep it sealed.
- Repeat Process: Continue cooking the remaining pancakes and wrapping each sausage link until all 12 are prepared.
- Serve: Arrange the pigs in a blanket on a serving plate. Serve warm with syrup poured over the top or with a small bowl of syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Use fully cooked sausage links to simplify preparation and reduce cooking time.
- Resting the batter before cooking improves pancake texture and fluffiness.
- Cooking pancakes on medium heat prevents burning while allowing thorough cooking.
- Serve with maple syrup or your favorite pancake toppings for added flavor.
- For a healthier option, consider using turkey sausage or low-fat sausage links.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American