Description
This classic Pigs in a Blanket recipe features savory cooked breakfast sausage links wrapped in fluffy, homemade pancakes. Perfect as a delicious breakfast or brunch treat, these golden pancakes envelop flavorful sausages creating a satisfying handheld meal that’s ideal for dipping in syrup or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
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Sausages
- 12 cooked breakfast sausage links
Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 â…“ 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 breakfast sausage package to fully cook the links. Once cooked, set them aside to cool slightly for easier handling.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well combined to create the dry mix for the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, well-beaten egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to form the wet mixture.
- Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently stir until just combined—do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the baking powder and thicken slightly.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and warm it 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 it out into a small pancake shape. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the pancake is golden on both sides.
- Wrap the Sausages: Place the cooked pancake on a plate and immediately position a cooked sausage link in the center. Carefully roll the pancake around the sausage seam side down to seal it well.
- Repeat Process: Continue cooking pancakes and wrapping each sausage link until all 12 are prepared and wrapped.
- Serve: Arrange the pigs in a blanket on a serving plate. Serve warm with syrup either poured over or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the pancake batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy.
- Letting the batter rest helps activate the baking powder resulting in fluffier pancakes.
- Cook sausages thoroughly according to package instructions before wrapping.
- These pigs in a blanket are great for breakfast, brunch, or even as party appetizers.
- Use a non-stick skillet and cooking spray to prevent burning or sticking of pancakes.
- Serve with maple syrup or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
