Bring comfort and a hint of nostalgia to your breakfast table with Morning Delight: Sausages Wrapped in Pancakes. This playful take on pigs in a blanket combines fluffy pancakes and savory sausages.
Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, these handheld bites are ideal for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or kid-friendly meals that adults love just as much.
Star Players Behind Sausages Wrapped in Pancakes
- Breakfast sausage links – Juicy, savory, and spiced just right, they’re the satisfying core wrapped in fluffy golden goodness.
- All-purpose flour – Provides structure and softness, ensuring the pancakes puff up perfectly around each sausage.
- Buttermilk – Adds tang and tenderness, creating moist pancakes with just the right bite.
- Egg – Binds the batter and gives it that signature pancake richness.
- Baking powder – Fluffs up the batter, making it light and airy to hug each sausage in warmth.
- Granulated sugar – Offers a subtle sweetness that balances the savory sausage beautifully.
- Unsalted butter – Lends richness and buttery depth to every bite.
- Vanilla extract – A touch of warmth and sweetness that elevates the flavor without overpowering.
How to Make These Morning Beauties
Start by cooking the sausages until they’re golden and glistening with flavor. Whisk together your dry ingredients in one bowl and your wet ones in another.
Combine both mixtures, stir until smooth, and let the batter rest. This helps the baking powder activate and gives your pancakes that dreamy texture.
Pour a small amount of batter onto a hot, greased skillet and cook until bubbles form. Flip and finish until golden brown. Wrap each pancake around a sausage while warm and plate seam-side down.
Serve warm with maple syrup—either drizzled generously or as a dip for a hands-on breakfast moment.
Tips for Flipping and Wrapping Like a Pro
Letting your batter rest for a few minutes gives the flour time to hydrate and the leavening to activate. This results in fluffier, more consistent pancakes.
To keep your sausages warm while working in batches, tuck them into a low oven (around 200°F). This prevents sogginess and keeps them ready to roll.
Try switching it up with maple-flavored sausage, or add a pinch of cinnamon to the pancake batter for a cozy twist. For a fun variation, swap in mini smoked sausages or even veggie links for a meatless spin.
Keeping the Morning Magic Fresh
To store leftovers, wrap each sausage-in-pancake individually in parchment paper or foil, then place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze, layer them between sheets of parchment in a freezer-safe bag or container. They reheat beautifully in the microwave or oven—just a minute or two and breakfast is served again.
Morning Delight: Sausages Wrapped in Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 large egg thoroughly beaten
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
- 12 cooked breakfast sausage links
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage links according to package directions and set aside to cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, whisking thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening agents. In a separate container, blend the buttermilk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla until homogeneous. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; allow the batter to rest for approximately 5 minutes. Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly mist with cooking spray. Spoon roughly 3 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet, gently spreading into a small circle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the underside achieves a golden hue, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking the reverse side for an additional 2–3 minutes. Once cooked, wrap a pancake snugly around a sausage link, placing it seam-side down to hold its shape. Repeat this process with the remaining batter and sausages. Present warm with maple syrup, either drizzled atop or offered as a dipping companion.
