THE BEST NIGERIAN SCOTCH EGGS RECIPE

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often more affordable.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber while crushed crackers are usually less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed seasoning

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories, while mixed seasoning can be budget-friendly.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Boil the eggs in water for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled.

Cool the eggs in cold water and peel them carefully.

In a bowl, mix sausage meat with onion salt, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.

Take a portion of the sausage mixture and flatten it in your palm.

Wrap the flattened sausage around each egg, ensuring it is fully covered.

Roll the coated eggs in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured eggs in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan for frying.

Fry the coated eggs in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm with a spicy dipping sauce or as is.

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