Scotch Eggs

[/url]Servings: 6

Notes:

Scotch Eggs are a great way to use leftover Easter Eggs and are one of my favorite foods, although I don't indulge in them too often. Since they are delicious hot or cold, they make a wonderful addition to a picnic.

Ingredients:

6 hard boiled eggs

1 pound spicy sausage meat

1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/2 teaspoons dried basil

1/2 cup flour, divided

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

2 eggs, beaten

oil for frying

Instructions:

Peel the eggs and set aside. Mix sausage and spices in a small bowl. Divide sausage into 6 equal portions, set aside. Mix breadcrumbs with salt, pepper and paprika, set aside.

Dry each egg with a paper towel, then roll lightly in flour to coat. Take one portion of sausage and using hands, shape a coating around the hard boiled egg, completely enclosing it (see photos). Roll in flour again, then dip in beaten egg then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining eggs.

Heat about 2-3 inches of oil in a large skillet. Fry eggs, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly before serving. To serve, cut each in half and serve with some good mustard.

Forgot to note that you can substitute crushed fried pork rinds for the bread crumbs. I whirl up a bag in my food processor and use the results just like bread crumbs for a no-carb substitute that adds a mild bacon flavor to foods.

Yikes sound delish but very very fattening and I would be afraid it would get stuck.

I am staying away from all fried foods.

LOL!! Normally, I do too. This recipe is one of my "special occasion" recipes I make for picnics and camping. You can also substitute ground turkey for the sausage to reduce the fat.

Tell you what, Shamrock-- Why don't you try baking the eggs instead of frying and let me know? I'd be curious.

I've baked them for years, the sausage tends to crack, but they are still soooo good...

Thanks, Handrews! I'll be doing a bit of traveling by car in late April, and I hoped to take a picnic basket with these included.