Scotch Egg
A Scotch egg is a beloved British delicacy that has become a popular choice for picnics and on-the-go meals. While traditionally deep-fried, our healthier version of this scotch egg recipe transforms the classic dish by using lean ground turkey and baking it to golden perfection in a high-temperature oven.
Ingredients
4 Eggland's Best Hard Cooked and Peeled Eggs
1 Eggland's Best egg, well beaten
3/4 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix ground Turkey with salt, pepper, oregano and basil; divide into 4 equal portions and set aside.
- Dip hard cooked eggs in water and then coat with flour.
- Wrap each egg with meat, making sure they are covered completely.
- In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg until smooth. Dip each meat-covered hard cooked egg in beaten egg, then cover thoroughly in breadcrumbs; repeat for all eggs.
- Cover all prepared eggs and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Bake on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve alone, or along with a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
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Learn More| Serving Size | 1 Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 283 |
| Fat | 12g (39% calories from fat) |
| Cholesterol | 243mg |
| Sodium | 804mg |
| Carbohydrates | 17g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Protein | 24g |
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