Scotch Eggs(Baked or Fried)
Baked Scotch Eggs – Hard-boiled egg wrapped in a Flavorful Spicy Ground beef or Sausage , rolled in delicious crunchy case – Baked or Fried to Perfection ! Big, meaty and satisfying, Great as an appetizer, for brunch , breakfast or picnic.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 medium hard cooked eggs peeled
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage (or ground beef)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoons onion powder
- ½-1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using seasoned sausage meat)
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper adjust to taste
- ½ cup flour
- 2 medium eggs lightly beaten
- 1- cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Remove casings form sausage and place in a bowl.
- 3
Add, garlic, cayenne pepper,thyme, granulated onions, white pepper and salt. Mix thoroughly. Divide into equal portions and then shape into a thin round, flat enough to fit around the egg.
- 4
Gently wrap the sausage meat around the egg as evenly as possible making sure there are no cracks or opening.
- 5
Lightly roll the boiled eggs in the flour, shaking off excess, followed by the egg mixture egg.
- 6
Roll in breadcrumbs mixture to coat
- 7
Bake for about 25- 30minutes, or until sausage is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink near egg.
- 8
Frying
- 9
In a large, sauce pan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 2 inches deep, heat to 350 degrees F. Fry for about 5 -8 minutes until it is golden brown.
- 10
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
- 11
Serve warm or at room temperature