Baked Scotch Eggs
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Baked Scotch Eggs
Description
Baked Scotch Eggs combine whole hard-boiled eggs encased in a seasoned ground beef mixture, then baked in the oven. The ground beef is mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to provide balanced seasoning that enhances the mild flavor of the eggs. Forming the beef around each egg and baking it on a wire rack promotes even cooking and a browned crust without frying. The finished eggs offer a firm yet tender texture on the inside with a flavorful meat crust outside.
This dish can be served warm shortly after baking or enjoyed cold, which makes it versatile for different eating occasions including packed lunches or picnics. Slicing them in half before serving reveals the contrast between the soft egg and the seasoned beef.
For convenience, leftover Scotch eggs store well in the refrigerator for a few days and can be reheated gently in a microwave at reduced power to avoid overcooking the eggs. Using sausage meat instead of ground beef is an option, and fresh garlic or added spices like cumin and thyme can be experimented with to adjust the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 4 egg hard-boiled, large
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15, lean
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fit it with a wire rack. Lightly grease the rack.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Divide the mixture into four balls. Pat each ball into a thin, round patty.
- Place each egg in the center of a beef patty. Gently stretch the beef to wrap the egg, shaping and molding it with your hands, pinching together areas where it comes apart until each egg is fully wrapped. This takes patience but is quite doable, so don’t give up.
- Place the beef balls on the prepared wire rack. Bake them until browned on the outside and done to your liking on the inside, 20-30 minutes.
- Allow the eggs to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving them.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave at 50% power to prevent eggs from exploding; cut in half before reheating.
- Sausage meat may be used in place of ground beef for different flavor and texture.
- Consider adding spices like cumin and dried thyme or substituting garlic powder with minced fresh garlic for variation.
- These Scotch eggs can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them suitable for picnics or snacks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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