Scotch Eggs - using Quail eggs (pic)

[Kim_NC]

OK...so traditional recipes for Scotch Eggs are made with chicken eggs. But DH & I used quail eggs for a smaller and irresistible treat.

They were delicious! We could have devoured the whole plate!

 

[thespinningcottage]

Give me that recipe AT ONCE!!! (please?)

 

[Kim_NC]

Really Easy!

Bring water to a boil. Add 12 quail eggs. Reduce heat to simmer for 7 minutes. Drain immediately and cover with cold water. Peel eggs.

Divide 1 lb hot sausage into 12 pieces. Flatten each piece into a patty. Lay 1 egg on each patty. Fold sausage around eggs and roll in palm of your hand to make a smooth ball.

Roll each sausage/egg ball in seasoned bread crumbs. Chill in refrig at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350*. Brown sausage/egg balls in heated olive oil, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Bake in preheated oven for another 10 minutes.

Note: we also tried some without the bread crumb coating, thinking maybe that was just carbs and not necessary. However, once we tasted both, we did like the breaded ones better. They had better texture, as if it helped the sausage cook more evenly.

 

[thespinningcottage]

Thanks!! Our quail just started laying, and we're not sure how many females we have out of 5. We got 3 eggs one day, then 1 a day for the last 4 days. We've only caught 1 quail crowing. As soon as we have a dozen eggs I'm going to try this recipe. I've never heard of it before!

 

[Kim_NC]

We tested them on DH's nephew & his wife over the weekend. They loved them! Let me know how yours turn out.

 

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[Darkangael]

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