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Low Carb Scotch Eggs Recipe

Scotch eggs have been around for quite a while, yet when we make this for clients and friends, it’s new to everyone. These delicious scotch egg have an interesting history you can read about the culinary history ofscotch eggs here. What are scotch eggs? They’re basically hard boiled eggs that are wrapped in sausage and then deep fried. There’s so many variations of scotch eggs from coating them with bread crumbs and even baking them. The ones we show in the photo are low carb with crushed pork rinds as the coating. We prefer the baked scotch egg version because they’re just as delicious without all the deep fried calories.

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Eat them for Breakfast, Brunch, Snack or Anytime

We’ve been obsessed with scotch eggs because they’re not only easy to make, but super easy to eat. Serve a platter of these fabulous eggs for breakfast or brunch and everyone will be happy. Pop one or two in your lunch bag and you have a great low carb lunch. It’s protein packed and super easy to eat as a snack throughout the day when you’re wanting extra protein without the carbs. If you’re on the paleo, low carb or keto diet, these eggs are perfect too. Make sure to add a swipe of mustard and hot sauce because those two condiments takes these eggs over the top delicious!

Enjoy!

Diane and Todd

How to Make Low Carb Baked Scotch Eggs

  1. Start by wrapping sausage around hard boiled eggs that are peeled.
  2. For low carb versions, you can skip any type of coating or use crushed pork rinds or almond flour.
  3. If you don’t care about carbs, you can use regular bread crumbs.
  4. Lightly spray outside of sausage and bake (skip the spraying if using pork rinds otherwise it will be a little too greasy). Recipe details are in the recipe box below that you can print out.
  5. If the sausage outside the scotch eggs split during cooking, it’s because you used a high fat sausage that shrinks or you didn’t wrap with enough sausage evenly. But it still taste great regardless if the sausage splits during cooking or not.
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Low Carb Baked Scotch Eggs

Scotch eggs are the perfect breakfast and brunch dish. Use any type of sausage you prefer: Sweet Italian, Breakfast Sausage, Chicken Apple, etc. Or make your own sausage to make it extra amazing. You can always skip the coating of the beaten egg and breading. Or if you aren’t concerned with a few extra carbs, feel free to use breadcrumbs for the breading. For the beaten raw egg, we’ll usually start with one egg, and have a second on hand just incase it is needed.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454 g) uncooked bulk sausage
  • 5-6 hard boiled eggs , peeled
  • 1-2 large raw eggs , beaten
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) breading , or more if needed (crushed pork rinds, almond flour or coconut flour for low carb)
  • oil spray , for coating

For serving:

  • Mustard and/or hot sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C . Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.

  • Divide the sausage into 5 or 6 equal parts, depending on how thick you want the sausage to wrap around the egg.

  • Flatten each portion into a thin patty about 4” wide. Lay boiled egg in center and wrap sausage around the whole egg. Repeat for all eggs.

  • Dip the sausage-wrapped eggs in the beaten raw egg(s), then in breading *see headnote. If using almond or coconut flour or aren’t using any coating at all, spray outside of wrapped eggs evenly with oil spray. You don’t need to spray the eggs if using pork rinds for the coating.

  • Bake at 400°F/205°C for about 25-30 minutes, or until sausage is fully cooked. The thicker the sausage layer, the longer it takes to cook.

  • Cut in half and serve with mustard swipe on top of yolk. Add hot sauce, too, if you want. YUM!

Notes

TIP:
You can add additional flavor to your sausage by mixing it with some Worcestershire, fresh parsley and other spices. If not, simple bulk sausage still tastes great!
For fewer calories, you can omit the coatings (beaten egg & breading).

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 318kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 240mg, Sodium: 589mg, Potassium: 250mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 313IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, UK

Calories: 318

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7 comments on “Baked Scotch Eggs – Low Carb”

  1. Naomi August 15, 2023 @ 5:59 pm Reply

    I’m on a keto diet right now and this recipe is so great. It’s easy to make and really delicious.Low Carb Scotch Eggs Recipe Easy & Quick | White On Rice Couple (14)

  2. Lauren February 18, 2021 @ 5:12 pm Reply

    I really loved this and can’t believe I’m just learning about scotch eggs. These are going to be on our regular menu rotation! Low Carb Scotch Eggs Recipe Easy & Quick | White On Rice Couple (15)

  3. Kiki June 15, 2020 @ 2:31 pm Reply

    Never heard of scotch eggs until you shared it and now I’m addicted! These were super good and easy to make. It’s awesome with the extra mustard and hot sauce like you said. Low Carb Scotch Eggs Recipe Easy & Quick | White On Rice Couple (16)

  4. Dana Barr February 20, 2020 @ 12:37 am Reply

    This looks so good! I have never tried Scotch eggs, guess this should be my first time.Low Carb Scotch Eggs Recipe Easy & Quick | White On Rice Couple (17)

  5. Jazz Packages January 18, 2020 @ 4:12 am Reply

    This was a really fun to make with the kids such a good idea.

  6. Hannah January 15, 2020 @ 2:22 pm Reply

    This was a really fun appetizer to make with the kids! Thanks for the recipe!Low Carb Scotch Eggs Recipe Easy & Quick | White On Rice Couple (18)

  7. Mariya Zafirova January 6, 2020 @ 6:31 am Reply

    Looks so yummy!

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FAQs

Are scotch eggs high in carbs? ›

Scotch eggs are traditionally cooked with breadcrumbs, which are heavy in carbs. But, you may use almond flour for the breadcrumbs, which are low in carbs and still give a crunchy coating.

Can diabetics eat scotch eggs? ›

Snacks with 5g carbohydrate or less

Seeds e.g. Pumpkin or sunflower (1 tbsp) (Low GI). Plain nuts (not sugared, honeyed or caramel) (2 to 3 tbsp) (Low GI). Low fat Houmous (3 tbsp). 1 mini scotch egg.

Do scotch eggs have to be deep fried? ›

We've made the popular scotch egg recipe much healthier than the classic version by baking them, instead of deep-frying in oil. We've made the popular scotch egg recipe much healthier than the classic version by baking them, instead of deep-frying in oil.

How unhealthy are Scotch eggs? ›

“Eggs also offer protein and fat but negligible carbohydrates and fibre. The addition of sausage meat and breadcrumbs adds more protein but minimal fibre and carbs.” Surprisingly, in terms of daily intakes, you're mostly fine with a two scotch egg meal.

How many carbs are there in a scotch egg? ›

Nutritional Information
Typical ValuesPer 100gOne scotch egg (113g)
Carbohydrate14.9g16.8g
Sugars0.7g0.8g
Fibre2.2g2.5g
Protein9.8g11.1g
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How many carbs should a type 2 diabetic eat daily? ›

People with diabetes can also benefit from diets that allow up to 26% of their daily calories to come from carbs. For people who eat 2,000–2,200 calories a day, this is equivalent to 130–143 grams of carbs ( 12 ). Since carbs raise blood sugar, reducing them to any extent can help you manage your blood sugar levels.

Does Scotch affect blood sugar? ›

When you drink alcohol, your liver needs to break down the alcohol. While your liver is processing alcohol, it stops releasing glucose. As a result, your blood sugar level can drop quickly, putting you at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

How many eggs can a type 2 diabetic eat in a week? ›

How Many Eggs Can People With Type 2 Diabetes Eat? Both research and health experts indicate that individuals living with type 2 diabetes, or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, can include between 6 - 12 eggs per week as part of an overall healthy diet. So you can enjoy up to 2 eggs, 6 times a week.

What pairs well with Scotch eggs? ›

The best side dishes to serve with Scotch Eggs are baked beans, sausage rolls, blooming onion, avocado fries, Caesar salad, potato pancakes, hush puppies, banana bread, garden salad, potato wedges, fruit platter, grilled asparagus, sweet cornbread, coleslaw, and roasted Brussels sprouts.

What is traditionally served with Scotch eggs? ›

As an accompaniment, a sauce of butter, half-and-half, and Dijon mustard is quickly cooked on the stove, providing a tasty dipping sauce with a little tang. There is no doubt Scotch eggs have a long history, but where and who invented them is up for debate.

Why do my Scotch eggs split when frying? ›

Place the egg in the middle and wrap the egg with the meat. Pinch the edges together and smooth the ball so that there are no gaps or bumps. (If the covering isn't even, the Scotch egg will split during cooking.)

Do you serve Scotch eggs hot or cold? ›

Scotch eggs can be served cold or hot. The Scotch egg was created in London, England, not Scotland. It was initially created as an on-the-go meal as people from London would travel to their countryside homes. The simple recipe has since been revived and is now a staple at pubs and farmers' markets.

Why do they call it a Scotch egg? ›

Their name in those days was 'Scotties,' allegedly because they were made at an eatery by the name of William J Scott & Sons close to the seafront. Hence, over a period of time, the term Scotch eggs was adopted.

Should Scotch eggs be pink? ›

Dip each into beaten egg; coat with bread crumbs to cover completely. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 35 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink near egg.

Are scotch eggs healthy? ›

a whopping 50% more protein than your standard hen's fare, plus double the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Adding iron-rich black pudding to your sausage casing pumps up the body-bulking calories, while coating it with pine nut-spiked breadcrumbs gives you a bump of cholesterol-crushing fats and fibre.

Is scotch high in carbs? ›

Go for straight-up spirits — Spirits like bourbon, gin, rum, scotch, tequila, vodka and whiskey all have zero carbs, but they DO have calories which all come from alcohol.

Is scotch bad for keto? ›

Spirits Pure spirits like gin, whisky, vodka, and tequila are suitable drink choices for people following a keto diet. These drinks are low-calorie and contain zero added sugar and zero carbs. You can drink them plain or mix them with low-carb mixtures like soda water, diet soda, or sugar-free tonic water.

How many calories and carbs in a Scotch egg? ›

Nutritional Information
Typical ValuesPer 100gOne scotch egg (113g)
Energy978kJ / 235kcal1105kJ / 265kcal
Fat14.6g16.5g
Saturates4.3g4.9g
Carbohydrate14.9g16.8g
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