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Italian Sausage Scotch Eggs

Scotch Eggs with an Italian Flair

Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Michele

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Pork, Turkey, or Chicken
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 tsp Dried Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
  • 3/4 tsp Crushed Anise Seed (can use dried Fennel Seed)
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 6 medium Eggs - Boiled and deshelled
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs - Fine
  • 2 medium Eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Add ground meat and seasonings together in a bowl. Mix well.

  3. Divide meat mixture into six equal portions (just less than 1/3 cup each).  Roll into a ball, then flatten into patties.

  4. Lighly roll boiled egg in flour, then place in the center of a meat patty.

  5. Gentle wrap each egg completely with meat mixture, making sure it is completely covered.

  6. Beat remaining eggs.

  7. Dredge each meat ball in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.

  8. Place balls on parchment-covered baking sheet.

  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Allow to cool.