🥚 Scotch Eggs (Carnivore/Keto-Friendly)
Yields: 6 Scotch eggs
These are great for breakfast, lunch, or a grab-and-go protein snack. You can bake, fry, or air-fry them depending on your preference.
Ingredients:
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6 large eggs (hard-boiled and peeled)
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1½ lbs ground sausage (pork sausage, seasoned to your taste — avoid sugars/carbs in ingredients)
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1 raw egg (for egg wash)
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Optional: ¼–½ cup crushed pork rinds (for coating, adds a crispier texture — skip for zero-carb)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Optional seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (omit for strict carnivore)
Instructions:
1. Hard boil the eggs:
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Place eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil.
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Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover for 10–12 minutes.
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Transfer to ice water to stop cooking, then peel.
2. Prepare sausage mixture:
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Divide the sausage into 6 equal portions.
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Flatten each portion into a thin patty (about 4–5 inches wide).
3. Wrap the eggs:
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Gently press a peeled egg into the center of a sausage patty.
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Mold the sausage around the egg until it’s completely covered.
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Repeat with all eggs.
4. Optional Coating:
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Beat the raw egg in a bowl.
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Roll each sausage-wrapped egg in egg wash.
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Then roll in crushed pork rinds for a crispy exterior (optional).
5. Cook the Scotch eggs:
Choose your preferred method:
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Oven (Recommended for batch cooking):
Preheat to 400°F (204°C). Place eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake 25–30 minutes until sausage is browned and cooked through. -
Air Fryer:
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Cook for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway. -
Pan-Fry:
Fry gently in oil over medium heat, turning to brown all sides. Cover to cook through if needed.
To Freeze & Reheat:
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Let cooked Scotch eggs cool completely.
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Wrap individually in foil or parchment, place in freezer bag.
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To reheat: Air fry or bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes from frozen.
Would you like a printable card version or nutrition breakdown (net carbs, protein, etc.)? I can also adjust it if you want to make a bigger batch for freezer stocking.