Scotch Eggs

Name: Scotch Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 hard-boiled large eggs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup crushed cornflakes

A crispy coating made with cornflakes and pork sausage gives a different treatment to these hard-cooked eggs. "They're fabulous hot out of the oven," notes Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. "Or enjoy them cold for a snack before a soccer or baseball game."

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
Salt and pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled large eggs
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes

Directions

Divide the sausage into six portions; flatten and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Shape each portion around a peeled hard-boiled egg. Roll in beaten egg, then in cornflake crumbs. Place on a rack in a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 283 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 275mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Scotch Eggs in Quick Cooking March/April 2000

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knollbrookcook

Jan 17, 2017

These turned out delicious but I had to make a few changes because I didn't have bulk sausage. I used plain ground pork and then added a few more spices; thyme, sage, nutmeg and the pepper. I followed the method exactly as written. We all liked them and I will be making them again soon.
ebramkamp

Nov 30, 2015

I love scotch eggs. I tried this recipe because of the cornflake crust. They were quite tasty. The coating was crisp which was a nice texture.
Cool user

Jan 7, 2014

Nice recipe.
DViola

Oct 23, 2013

This is great!
stephanbowie

Apr 21, 2012

They really don't turn out at all like the picture and they have a peculiar taste.
Highbare52

Jun 29, 2011

Very good, loved it,easy to make
charlenepaugustyn

Jun 25, 2011

This is a wonderful recipe that I have been making for years - best baked, not deep fried. I use medium eggs, form a meat patty on your hand, place egg on meat patty, wrap around the hard boiled egg, covering completely with meat, dip in egg & roll in the crumbs. Bake on my broiler pan & they are wonderful. Always make 1 doz. or more as they go fast! Taught a cooking class to grade school children & they loved them & it was easy for them to make. Always get compliments when I take or serve them for a brunch.
CharlesR_female

Jun 17, 2009

Sorry...didn't see the title on the recipe
CharlesR_female

Jun 17, 2009

These are called scotch eggs and are usually deep fried, but doing them in the oven would be so much healthier. Thanks for the directions. Oh and yes I agree with the others.....small or smallest in eggs are the best to use.
ViolaB

Apr 12, 2008

I've been using peewee eggs for scotch eggs, AND devilled eggs. They're just the perfect size, but not easy to find. Ask your egg seller at the local farmers market. ViolaB