Scotch Eggs Recipe

Name: Scotch Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ⅓ cups all- vegetable shortening; ¾ cup milk; 1 lb pork sausage; ¼ cup butter flavor shortening; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 ½ cups milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 12 hardboiled egg, peeled and diced

Servings: persons

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups all- vegetable shortening
¾ cup milk
1 lb pork sausage
¼ cup butter flavor shortening
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
12 hardboiled egg, peeled and diced

1
For biscuits, heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
3
Cut in 1/3 cup shortening using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until coarse crumbs form.
4
Add milk.
5
Stir with fork until blended.
6
Transfer dough to lightly floured surface.
7
Knead gently 8 to 10 times.
8
Roll dough 1/2-inch thick.
9
Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter.
10
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
11
Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.
12
Do not overbake.
13
For topping, heat skillet on medium-high heat.
14
Add sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with fork.
15
Cook until browned.
16
Drain.
17
Melt 1/4 cup shortening in 2 quart saucepan on low heat.
18
Stir in flour.
19
Cook and stir on low heat 2 minutes.
20
Add milk slowly, whisking constantly.
21
Increase heat to medium.
22
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
23
Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.
24
Add eggs and sausage.
25
Serve immediately over halfed biscuits.

1344

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 ⅓ cups all- vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Scotch Eggs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scotch Eggs

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