Paleo Scotch Eggs

For those who may be unfamiliar with scotch eggs, it's simply a hard boiled egg wrapped in sausage. This recipe for the paleo version is always a crowd pleaser at our house, and it only has five ingredients!! I make these all the time when I'm feeling lazy, or I've simply forgotten to thaw something out for dinner. They're also great for a quick breakfast option! 

Ingredients:

6 eggs

1 1/2 pounds ground pork sausage

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Sea salt & Pepper to taste 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put your eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once they are done to your liking, remove the eggs from the water and let them cool before peeling. 

*helpful tip: if you shock the eggs in an ice bath immediately after removing from the boiling water, they are much easier to peel*

While the eggs are cooling mix your sausage, chili powder, paprika, chives, and salt & pepper until well combined. Divide sausage mixture into six sections. Flatten each section and mold it around the peeled egg before placing on a foil lined baking pan. Repeat with remaining sausage sections and eggs. Bake for 30 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and slightly browned on top. Eat just as they are, or you could dip them in mustard, maple syrup, whatever, get creative!