Cinnamon Roll Sausage Maple Bites

Brunch is always better when it involves both sweet and savory in every bite. These Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket bring together warm gooey cinnamon rolls and juicy sausage links with a maple glaze that everyone at the table will crave. This playful recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for lazy weekends or holiday mornings.

I first tried these out for a family brunch during the holidays and everyone went wild for them. Now my nieces always ask if I am bringing the “fancy pigs in a blanket” to breakfast get-togethers.

Ingredients

• Cinnamon rolls: find the kind that comes with icing and make sure they unravel easily the dough is key for wrapping
• Pre-cooked sausage links: I use smoked pork but turkey or plant-based work too check for snappy casings and savory flavor
• Butter: adds richness to the glaze I reach for unsalted so sweetness stays front and center
• Maple syrup: opt for real maple syrup here to give that deep breakfasty flavor
• Powdered sugar: allows the glaze to set and keeps it silky white sift before using to avoid lumps

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat and Prep:

Heat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and set out a baking sheet lined with parchment paper the parchment prevents sticking and saves you a headache during cleanup

Unravel and Slice Dough:

Take each cinnamon roll and carefully unravel it try not to stretch too thin then slice each strip into three or four even pieces this helps the dough wrap snugly around each sausage

Wrap the Sausage:

Take one piece of dough and wrap it around a sausage link overlap the ends just enough so they seal pinch lightly to help them stick place seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet

Bake:

Slide your tray into the oven and bake for twenty to twenty five minutes you want them golden brown puffed and the dough cooked through I rotate halfway for even browning

Make the Maple Glaze:

While the rolls bake melt butter in a small bowl and stir in maple syrup add powdered sugar little by little whisking well each time until your glaze is thick but pourable smooth is the goal here

Drizzle and Serve:

When the wraps are hot out of the oven drizzle that glaze on top right away it melts into every nook for a sticky sweet finish serve these warm so the icing is shiny and gooey

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One of my favorite moments with this recipe was watching a group of cousins try to guess how I got the dough to wrap so perfectly they thought it was a secret family trick but it is really just generous cinnamon roll dough and a steady hand

Storage Tips

If you end up with extras tuck them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days Reheat in a low oven for about eight minutes to keep them from getting soggy The maple glaze may set but will melt to glossy perfection again when warm

Ingredient Substitutions

If you cannot find cinnamon rolls that unravel easily crescent roll dough sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon works in a pinch For a lighter twist turkey sausage or even veggie sausages taste fantastic You can swap honey for the maple syrup but it will change the flavor a bit

Serving Suggestions

For a big breakfast spread serve these alongside scrambled eggs and a fruit salad They are also great with coffee or a cinnamon chai latte If you are making them for a party pile them on a pretty platter and watch them disappear

Cultural Context

Pigs in a blanket are a classic party food and breakfast treat but twisting them with cinnamon roll dough comes straight from those over-the-top diner brunch ideas This mashup keeps the comfort of old-school baking with a playful brunch-worthy twist

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What type of sausage works best?

Pre-cooked pork or turkey sausage links hold their shape well and offer a savory balance to the sweet cinnamon dough.

→ Can I use a different dough?

Croissant or pizza dough sprinkled with cinnamon sugar can substitute if cinnamon roll dough is unavailable.

→ How do I keep the dough from unwrapping?

Overlap dough ends slightly and place seam-side down on the baking sheet to secure wraps during baking.

→ Is the maple glaze necessary?

The glaze adds richness and extra sweetness, but you can enjoy the bites plain or with a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

→ How do I serve these for brunch?

Arrange warm bites on a platter and drizzle with maple glaze just before serving. They pair well with fresh fruit.

→ Can these be prepared ahead of time?

Assemble the bites ahead and refrigerate; bake and glaze just before serving for best texture and flavor.