Easy British Style Pigs in Blankets You Can Enjoy for Breakfast!
As a Brit living in the States, I’ve had my fair share of cultural food mix-ups, but this one might be my favourite story yet.
When my husband casually announced one evening that he’d handle dinner and make pigs in blankets, I was thrilled.
My mind immediately filled with images of Christmas Day back home. Golden roast turkey, roasted potatoes, and little chipolata sausages wrapped in crisp streaky bacon…
You can imagine my surprise when what landed on the table that night was… hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough. American pigs in blankets!
To be fair, they were tasty in their own way, but my heart dropped just a little. It wasn’t the cozy Christmas comfort food I had been picturing.
Here’s the thing: British pigs in blankets and American pigs in blankets are two very different dishes.
In the UK, pigs in blankets are those little bacon-wrapped chipolatas that make Christmas dinner complete.
In the US, pigs in blankets usually mean hot dogs or small sausages wrapped in dough, often served at parties or for brunch. Both delicious, but they’re not the same thing at all.
I wanted to bring the British version to my American kitchen, but sourcing chipolatas over here has been a real challenge. After some trial and error, I found that breakfast sausage links are a pretty great stand-in.
Our family particularly love the Brown Sugar and Honey flavoured links from Johnsonville. Add some thin-cut bacon and you’ve got yourself a brilliant mashup: Breakfast Pigs in Bacon Blankets!
They’ve quickly become a favorite in our house. Sweet, smoky, and a bit indulgent, they’re perfect with fried eggs for a hearty morning plate. It feels like bringing a little taste of home into my new life here.
And as always in true real-life style, you’re getting my unfiltered kitchen shots. No polished studio setups, just the way I really cooked them this morning for my family. Give them a try and send me your own pictures, I’d love to see!
Equipment
- Baking pan with sides
- Aluminium foil (for easy clean-up)
- Tongs (for turning sausages, optional but handy)
- British Cookbook – if you love this quick recipe check these out too!
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Ingredients (Serves 4–8)
- 14 breakfast sausage links (1 x 12 oz pack of your favourite brand)
- 7 slices thin cut bacon, halved
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat and prepare
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil for easy clean-up.
Step 2 – Wrap the sausages
Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap each sausage link tightly with half a strip of bacon, spiraling it so the sausage is as covered as possible.
Step 3 – Arrange on tray
Place each bacon-wrapped sausage on your prepared baking tray, spaced slightly apart so the bacon crisps up instead of steaming.
Step 4 – Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning half way to ensure the bacon is crispy on both sides.
Step 5 – Serve
Serve hot straight from the tray. They pair beautifully with fried eggs and toast for a protein-packed breakfast, or you can make them part of a bigger brunch spread.
Storage Tips
- Fridge: Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer so the bacon stays crispy.
Troubleshooting
Bacon not crisping? Bake on a rack set over your tray so the fat drips down.
Sausages splitting? Try pricking them lightly with a fork before wrapping to let steam escape.
Too greasy? Choose a leaner cut of bacon or blot gently with paper towels before serving.
Easy Breakfast Pigs in Bacon Blankets
Equipment
- Baking pan with sides
- Aluminium foil
- Tongs optional for turning the sausages
Ingredients
- 14 14 breakfast sausage links 1 x 12 oz pack of your favourite brand
- 7 slices thin cut bacon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat and preparePreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil for easy clean-up.
- Wrap the sausagesCut each bacon slice in half. Wrap each sausage link tightly with half a strip of bacon, spiraling it so the sausage is as covered as possible.
- Arrange on trayPlace each bacon-wrapped sausage on your prepared baking tray, spaced slightly apart so the bacon crisps up instead of steaming.
- BakeBake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes turning halfway to ensure the bacon get's browned both sides.
- Serve hot straight from the tray. They pair beautifully with fried eggs and toast for a protein-packed breakfast, or you can make them part of a bigger brunch spread.
Notes
Storage Tips
Fridge: Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer so the bacon stays crispy.The Takeaway
Breakfast Pigs in Bacon Blankets are the perfect marriage of two traditions.
They’re quick, only need two ingredients, and are a fun way to make your mornings feel special.
For me, they’re a nostalgic nod to my British home with a sweet twist that works beautifully here in the States!
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Last update on 2025-11-09 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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