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Scotch Egged Turkey Meat Balls

Scotch Egged Turkey Meat Balls

Photo by micki barzilay

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    micki barzilay's Notes: This is a twist on the English Pub's "Scotch- Eggs" (though not Scotch at all ) typically served with a "Pinter " ( large glass of cold ale ). This appetizer can be served hot or cold ( though...

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Serves 4

  1. Hard Boil , Peel and completely cool 4 eggs. Mix ground meat with salt , herbs ,white pepper (if desired) and form into patties. Place hard boiled egg in center of patty and pinch together around egg forming a ball . Dip in flour then into beaten egg mixture, and lastly into panko crumbs.

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  2. Heat oil to almost sizzling , drop prepared balls into oil and once golden yellow and meat is throughly cooked., remove, strain, drain, and serve pipping warm. To be sure meat is completely cooked or if time is a factor you may use already cooked meatballs & follow steps as aforementioned.

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4 Comments on Scotch Egged Turkey Meat Balls

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Oooh! I've been curious about Scotch Eggs for awhile now.. thanks for posting!

Swimming_with_the_dolphins Reply

Absolutely - oven baked w/ olive oil totally works too!

Copy_of_me Reply

Hmmm, versatile; cold with a salad or as a picnic appetizer, warm with breakfast, some great toast and fruit. We don't deep fry, how about baking in the oven until golden?

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