Recipes
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
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 lb (0.5 kg) turkey or pork sausage, with casing removed
- 8 hard boiled eggs, peeled
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) dry bread crumbs
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2
Divide sausage meat into eight equal portions. Pat out one portion to 1/8-inch (0.2 cm) thickness. Wrap completely around a hard boiled egg, pressing edges to seal. Repeat with remaining eggs and sausage.
- Step 3
Roll sausage-coated eggs in whisked eggs, then in bread crumbs. Place eggs on baking sheet.
- Step 4
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.
Did You Know
Regular white or brown eggs come from hens housed in small group settings with plenty of access to food and water.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 216 |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Sodium | 503 mg |
