Baked Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs are a British classic consisting of hard-boiled eggs baked in a turkey or pork sausage wrapping that’s been coated in bread crumbs. It’s a great recipe for a dinner or picnic, and will be a big hit at any family gathering.
- Serves:
- 8
- Prep Time:
- 15 min
- Cook Time:
- 20 min
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 216
- Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 3.5 g
- Trans Fat
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 503 mg
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- 1 lb (0.5 kg) turkey or pork sausage, with casing removed
- 8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry bread crumbs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Divide sausage meat into eight equal portions. Pat out one portion to 1/8-inch (0.2 cm) thickness. Wrap completely around a hard-cooked egg, pressing edges to seal. Repeat with remaining eggs and sausage.
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Roll sausage-coated eggs in whisked eggs, then in bread crumbs. Place eggs on baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm. Or let cool, then refrigerate and serve cold. Serve within three days.