The not so humble Scotch egg is a stalwart picnic favourite and long gone is the day glow ,artificial sun tanned Scotch egg of old ,if you bake them yourselves. And oven baking means it is healthier , no longer will I eat a deep fried Scotch egg. I don't about you but I am clinging onto summer a little longer , there is no reason why we can't continue to picnic as Autumn tumbles in.
And cook for around 25 minutes adjust this depends on the thickness of the sausage meat.
- Ingredients
- 400g (14 oz) sausage meat I went with one that had black pepper and nutmeg in.
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- Fine dried breadcrumbs combined with mixed herbs.
- 1 egg, beaten
- Some flour
Method
Preheat the oven to 190 C
After you have boiled the eggs and let them cool, shell them gently ( good idea to put the waste shell in a dish etc as it keeps your preparation area clear)
Divide your sausage meat into 6 sections.
Cover each egg in turn with the sausage meat ensuring that there at no gaps.
Rolls the sausage meat covered egg so you achieve a nice round shape.
Then in turn roll each egg into flour next roll them in the beaten egg
It is a wise idea to roll the scotch eggs again ( if you wish)
After this is down roll them in bread crumbs and place upon a baking tray.
Divide your sausage meat into 6 sections.
Cover each egg in turn with the sausage meat ensuring that there at no gaps.
Rolls the sausage meat covered egg so you achieve a nice round shape.
Then in turn roll each egg into flour next roll them in the beaten egg
It is a wise idea to roll the scotch eggs again ( if you wish)
After this is down roll them in bread crumbs and place upon a baking tray.
And cook for around 25 minutes adjust this depends on the thickness of the sausage meat.
I read a tip which was to put a cocktail stick through them to stop them rolling about tin the oven.
Ideal for taking on a picnic just so happens I eat mine in my office , though my office just so happens to be a field.
Very innovative, I've never come across a baked scotch egg before - brilliant idea:-)
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to make fennel & sausage rolls for a while so I'll add this to my list once my oven is up and running! Best office ever!
ReplyDeleteWow, never thought of making something like this! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteHow clever, I love Scotch eggs. They bring back very fond memories of childhood but they weren't as nice as yours xx
ReplyDeleteI've never had a scotch egg- sure homemade ones taste far superior!
ReplyDeleteMy son is a major scotch egg fiend. I think we would save a fortune making our own!
ReplyDeleteThose look delicious - I always wondered how you make scotch eggs!
ReplyDeleteI love Scotch Eggs and haven't had one in ages! I know my daughter would love this as well.
ReplyDeleteWould be nice for me to do a veggie one.
ReplyDeleteOh yummy, thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to master the runny egg version x
ReplyDeletePerfect little snack. I totally adore home made scotch eggs!
ReplyDeleteI love scotch eggs, never tried making my own, always assumed they needed deep frying or something so may give it a go now I know they work in the oven.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I think I am in love - I have a slight addiction to scotch eggs whoops! x
ReplyDeleteI will be honest, never had a scotch egg in my life. Your baked ones could just about make me try one.
ReplyDeleteNever thought of making my own scotch eggs but the kids love them so will give it a go
ReplyDeleteWow that's amazing you made your own - doesn't sound too complicated either!
ReplyDeleteI love scotch eggs and have made them myself. I used crushed cornflakes for the coating and they were lovely
ReplyDeleteI've never had a scotch egg, these look really njce!
ReplyDeleteI love baked scotch egg, what a beautiful presentation!
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