These French Toast Pigs in a Blanket are fun, fast, and easy! Made with Pillsbury wiener wraps, it's a breakfast finger food you can make ahead and leave out for the kids to munch on. These Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket are perfect for your next family or work breakfast or brunch potluck!
This recipe is a pigs in a blanket meets French toast roll-ups hybrid. It's the perfect weekend food and ideal for a holiday breakfast. It pairs well with my Raspberry Mimosa Mocktail or my Cranberry Christmas Punch.
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I was working on a Pillsbury contest when I created this piggies-in-a-blanket breakfast, and since there isn't much that you can do with wiener wrap dough/pigs in a blanket dough...
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fun! This is a unique and fun finger food for kids and adults alike. The skewers are removed before serving, so it's safe for little kids, too.
- The Ultimate Sweet & Savory Combo – Crispy bacon, golden French toast coating, and a whipped cream syrup dipping sauce? It’s comfort food magic in every bite!
- Perfect for Brunch or Breakfast-for-Dinner – Whether it’s a lazy weekend morning, a special holiday brunch, or a fun weeknight dinner, these hit the spot every time.
- Kid-Approved & Party-Friendly – Fun to eat, easy to serve, and totally dippable—great for picky eaters and guaranteed to disappear fast at potlucks or family gatherings.
- Make-Ahead & Freezer Friendly – Prep ahead and reheat like a pro! These are ideal for busy mornings or meal prepping for the week.
- Customizable – Swap the sausage, use different syrups, or make it spicy—this recipe is super flexible depending on what you’ve got in your fridge or pantry.
- No-Fuss Ingredients – It uses pantry staples and store-bought dough so you can whip up something special without a ton of effort.
🥘 Ingredient Notes
They are like pigs in a blanket breakfast with bacon instead of sausage but with a French toast twist!
- Pillsbury wiener wraps. Make this quick and easy, and they are traditionally used for pigs in a blanket.
- Bacon. You need to use pre-cooked bacon. Kirkland from Costco is the type I use, although most grocery stores have some type of pre-cooked bacon. If you try to use regular bacon, it will be too greasy and can make the dough soggy. Pre-cooked bacon works best and is much easier to handle.
- Shortening. This is necessary for greasing the skewers so they don't stick
- Butter. I use unsalted butter in my recipes because I like to control the salt. The content of salt in salted butter varies by brand.
- Dip: Whipped cream & Syrup. These are the perfect combo for a dip for these Breakfast Pigs in a blanket. I use maple syrup.
*see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Milk- You can use any type: skim, 1 %, 2 %, or whole.
- Butter- You can use margarine instead.
- Whipped cream -You can use real whipped cream or cool whip instead.
- Syrup - You can use maple syrup or your favorite syrup.
- Weiner wraps - You could use crescent rolls as a substitute.
🔪 How to Make French Toast Pigs in a Blanket
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/176 degrees C and line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with non-stick cooking spray). Grease 12 long wooden skewers with shortening. Cut wiener wraps in half and lay 1 slice of pre-cooked bacon on each wiener wrap.
- Roll up wiener wrap with bacon on a skewer, diagonally. Whisk egg, butter, milk, and cinnamon together. Brush on egg mixture, then sprinkle on sugar, dividing between all 12 skewers.
⏲️ Baking time
- Bake in a preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown (as shown in photos)
- Cool for 5 minutes, then gently pull out skewer.
- Serve with whipped cream syrup dip.
Expert Recipe Tips
- Use Pre-Cooked Bacon for Best Texture. Pre-cooked bacon is not only convenient but ensures that you don’t end up with soggy or overly greasy results. Regular raw bacon can release too much fat during baking, making the dough soft and oily.
- Grease Skewers Thoroughly. Use shortening (not oil) to grease the skewers—this ensures the dough won’t stick and the skewer will slide out effortlessly after baking. If the skewer resists, let it cool slightly longer before removing.
- Chill Skewers Before Baking (Optional). If you have time, chill the rolled-up skewers for about 15 minutes before baking. This can help maintain the shape during baking and give the dough a better puff and golden finish.
- Brush Evenly for That French Toast Look. Be generous but evenly brush on the egg mixture. This is what gives that golden, slightly crispy French toast texture and flavor. Make sure every roll is fully coated.
- Sprinkle Sugar Last-Minute. Add the sugar right before baking, not ahead of time. If it sits too long, it can dissolve into the egg wash and lose that sweet, crisp finish.
- Reheat Like a Pro. To reheat without losing texture, skip the microwave. Use a toaster oven or air fryer at 300°F for 4–5 minutes. It crisps up the outside without drying out the inside.
- Serve with Dipping Cups. For potlucks or kids' gatherings, portion the whipped cream and syrup dip into mini condiment cups. It makes for easier serving and less mess!
- Use Parchment Paper. Parchment paper makes for very easy cleanup!
🌡️Storing
You can store these in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the whipped cream and syrup separately.
You can also freeze these breakfast pigs in a blanket for up to 3 months (in an airtight container).
👪 Serving size
This breakfast pigs in a blanket breakfast makes 12 servings. However, you can double or triple the recipe by simply clicking on the serving size in the recipe card and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The recipe amounts will then be adjusted accordingly.
❔Recipe FAQs
You could try, but the skewers really help hold the shape during baking. If you omit them, just make sure to roll them tightly and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Yes! These breakfast pigs in a blanket taste great warm, but they’re also delicious at room temperature—perfect for potlucks, brunches, or kids’ parties
Absolutely! These are great for make-ahead. You can bake them and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Yes, Pillsbury crescent dough is a great substitute if you can’t find wiener wraps. Just keep in mind that crescent dough is flakier and will puff up more, so the texture will be slightly different.
But I'm not only about fun food; I'm all about food being easy and quick. So that's what I try to do- create recipes that aren't complicated. And this is so super low maintenance; it's a breakfast finger food you can leave out for the kids to serve themselves at a family breakfast or brunch.
Or you can take it along to a breakfast or brunch potluck at work. Although it's fun for kids, and my kids couldn't get enough of these easy pigs in a blanket, adults love them too! They are something the whole family will love.
And if you are looking for more FUN breakfast or brunch finger food for kids, check out my PB & J Breakfast Sandwich!
🍳🤏More Breakfast Finger Foods!
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📋 French Toast Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 -200 g pkg of Pillsbury Wiener wraps
- 12 strips bacon * I used pre-cooked bacon- I buy it from Costco
- 2 teaspoon shortening
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon 1% milk
- 3 teaspoon white granulated sugar
Dip:
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup * I use low sugar
Garnish:
- cinnamon sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/176 degrees C and line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with non-stick cooking spray).
- Grease 12 long wooden skewers with shortening2 teaspoon shortening
- Cut wiener wraps in half and lay 1 slice of pre-cooked bacon on each wiener wrap1 -200 g pkg of Pillsbury Wiener wraps, 12 strips bacon
- Roll up wiener wrap with bacon on a skewer, diagonally.
- Whisk egg, butter, milk and cinnamon together in a small, shallow bowl.1 egg, 2 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoon 1% milk
- Brush on egg mixture, then sprinkle on sugar, dividing between all 12 skewers3 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown (as shown).
- Cool for 5 minutes, then gently pull out skewer. * It will slide out very easily.2 tablespoon maple syrup, ¼ cup whipping cream
Dip:
- Mix maple syrup and whipped cream together (you can use spray can whipped cream) Garnish with cinnamon sprinkles if desired.cinnamon sprinkles
- Serve with dip!
Notes
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- Use Pre-Cooked Bacon for Best Texture. Pre-cooked bacon is not only convenient but ensures that you don’t end up with soggy or overly greasy results. Regular raw bacon can release too much fat during baking, making the dough soft and oily.
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- Grease Skewers Thoroughly. Use shortening (not oil) to grease the skewers—this ensures the dough won’t stick and the skewer slides out effortlessly after baking. If the skewer resists, let it cool slightly longer before removing.
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- Chill Skewers Before Baking (Optional). If you have time, chill the rolled-up skewers for about 15 minutes before baking. This can help maintain the shape during baking and give the dough a better puff and golden finish.
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- Brush Evenly for That French Toast Look. Be generous but even when brushing on the egg mixture. This is what gives that golden, slightly crispy French toast texture and flavor. Make sure every roll is fully coated.
-
- Sprinkle Sugar Last-Minute. Add the sugar right before baking, not ahead of time. If it sits too long, it can dissolve into the egg wash and lose that sweet, crisp finish.
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- Reheat Like a Pro. To reheat without losing texture, skip the microwave. Use a toaster oven or air fryer at 300°F for 4–5 minutes. It crisps up the outside without drying out the inside.
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- Serve with Dipping Cups. For potlucks or kids' gatherings, portion the whipped cream and syrup dip into mini condiment cups. It makes for easier serving and less mess!
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- Use Parchment Paper. Parchment paper makes for very easy cleanup!
Amy
I can't find wiener wraps in the US. Will the Pillsbury crescent dough work?
Terri Gilson
Hi Amy,
I'm surprised, as they are very popular in the U.S.! Did you try Walmart? If not, yes, use crescent dough as a substitute. Just keep in mind that it will be flakier and will puff up more, so it won't be quite the same.
Enjoy!
Terri
colleen kennedy
My kids are going to lose their mind over this, food on a stick is always fun!
Terri Gilson
My kids love it too, Colleen!
Eileen Kelly
These breakfast piggies in a blanket are so fun to make and delicious! Such a fun breakfast and snack to make with the kids.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Eileen!
Carlos at Spoonabilities
Today, I'm very happy to read the complete post with your stories about the contest. I will definitely make this for breakfast soon!!!
Terri Gilson
I hope you like it!
Anne Lawton
I haven't had French toast in a long time, I love the addition of bacon. I pinned this to make real soon.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Anne! Hope you enjoy it1
Ariella
Remember this being a hors d'oeuvre to look forward to as a kid too. I just love fun this kind of updated recipe twist.
Laura
I'm super excited to make this recipe!
Sue Ringsdorf
I am in love with a sweet and salty combo, and these "pigtails" are the bomb! Will be making them again for my kids when they are home next. Makes me think of when they were little, which is always a good thing!
Terri Gilson
Yes, it's hard when they grow up, but they always love their little kid foods! 🙂