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    Home » Eggs » Scotch Eggs | Weight Watchers

    March 15, 2019

    Scotch Eggs | Weight Watchers

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    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half
    Scotch eggs being made and after they have been baked
    Scotch eggs being made and after they have been baked
    Scotch eggs being made and after they have been baked
    A collage of scotch eggs being made
    A collage of scotch eggs being made
    A collage of scotch eggs being made
    A pile of scotch eggs
    A platter of scotch eggs Weight Watchers
    Scotch eggs on a wooden board
    Pictures of scotch eggs

    These wonderfully tasty and filling Scotch Eggs are just 2 Smart Points per egg on Weight Watchers Blue, Purple & Freestyle plans. They are 5 SmartPoints on the Green plan.

    Please be aware that this post was written prior to Weight Watchers changing to the WW Personal Points Plan! You can discover exactly how many Personal Points this recipe will be for you by clicking on the blue ‘WW Personal Points’ button in the recipe card below.

    A boiled egg encased in seasoned ground turkey with a crispy breadcrumb coating. Yum!

    With shop brought scotch eggs typically ranging between 7 and 9 Smart Points per egg, I decided to make some Weight Watcher friendly ones of my own!

    Using zero point ground turkey and baking them rather than frying them I was able to reduce the Smart Point value to 2 Points per egg.

    Four scotch eggs on a wooden board with one of the eggs sliced in half showing yellow yolk

    To be perfectly honest, I have never really been a huge scotch egg fan!

    I suppose they just take me back to beach pic nics in the 1970's where there was always a sun warmed, slightly sweaty scotch egg rolling around in the bottom of a Tupperware box at the end of the day. Usually, with a liberal amount of sand stuck to it!

    But my Mum, who is also following the WW plan, has been seeing Weight Watcher friendly scotch eggs pop up all over social media recently and nagged me into having a go at making some.

    So, here they are .... and do you know what?

    I am now a scotch egg convert!

    Like a huge scotch egg convert 😀

    They are filling, tasty and although they may be a little fiddly to make, they do make the best Weight Watchers lunch.

    I had two the other day with some salad and I was stuffed! They really kept me satisfied for hours and hours.

    Next time I will just stick to the one scotch egg for lunch! That's plenty.

    So, scotch eggs have definitely found their place in my Weight Watchers meal repertoire 😀

    Eat them for brunch, lunch, dinner or even just as a low Smart Point snack!

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    Picture of making scotch eggs

    Tips for making Scotch Eggs

    • To make softer boiled eggs like the ones in the photo at the top of the page, place the eggs in a saucepan with just enough cold water to cover them. Bring the pan of water to the boil then immediately reduce it to a simmer. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes before taking the pot off the heat and running cold water over the eggs to stop them cooking any further. Peel the eggs carefully as they are delicate when softer boiled!
    • If you like your egg yolks a little firmer, simmer them for up to 6 minutes.
    • Remember that the eggs will be placed in the oven later on in the recipe so the yolks will cook a bit more then.
    • Place the ground turkey, mustard, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl (picture 1) and mix with a fork to combine.
    • Pour the whisked egg into a small bowl. Place the flour on to one plate and the breadcrumbs on to another (picture 2).
    • Divide the turkey meat mixture into 5 balls.
    • Lightly dust the work surface with a little of the flour. Use you fingers to squidge the ball of turkey mince into a circle.
    • Roll the first egg in flour and tap off any excess. Place the egg in the middle of the turkey meat circle (picture 3) and wrap the meat around the egg.
    • If the turkey meat is too sticky to handle, dust with a little of the flour.
    • Repeat with the rest of the turkey meat balls and eggs.
    • Roll each of the turkey meat encased eggs in flour (picture 4).
    More pictures of making scotch eggs

    • Dip the turkey meat encased egg in the whisked egg before rolling it in the breadcrumbs (picture 5).
    • Repeat with the rest of the eggs.
    • Place in the fridge to chill for 10 - 15 minutes whilst the oven heats up.
    • Remove the eggs from the fridge. Heat the oil in a good quality non stick frying pan. Fry the scotch eggs for a few minutes (turning often) until they have begun to turn a golden brown.
    • You may need to fry the scotch eggs in batches, depending on the size of your pan (picture 6).
    • Remove from the frying pan / skillet and place them on a baking tray.
    • I line my baking tray with a Silpat Non Stick Silicone Baking Mat (picture 7) to prevent them sticking.
    • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes on the middle shelf of the oven. Turn half way through.
    • Once cooked the Scotch Eggs should be golden and crispy on the outside and the egg yolks should still have a little softness (picture 8).

    How long do Scotch Eggs Keep?

    Cooked Scotch Eggs keep in the fridge for 3 or 4 days in an appropriate container, lined with a sheet of kitchen paper.

    If kept in the fridge, I would suggest popping the scotch eggs into a warm oven for 4 or 5 minutes to crisp up before serving.

    Can you Freeze Scotch Eggs?

    I haven't attempted to freeze these scotch eggs. However, I will try over the coming weeks and update this post if I am successful!

    Are Scotch Eggs eaten Hot or Cold?

    Scotch Eggs are traditionally eaten cold (they are a very popular pic nic food).

    Having said that I do love to eat these scotch eggs straight out of the oven.

    Can I microwave a scotch egg?

    I wouldn't suggest that you microwave these scotch eggs!

    What breadcrumbs should I use for Scotch Eggs?

    I made my own breadcrumbs for these Scotch Eggs by toasting a Warburton Thin and then blitzing in my NutriBullet! One thin is 3 Smart Points.

    Use shop brought bread crumbs - 3 Smart Points for 50g

    Use Panko bread crumbs - 4 Smart Points for 50g

    Dijon Mustard or English Mustard?

    I use Dijon mustard in this recipe, however you could also use English Mustard.

    I would suggest that you use a strongish mustard for this recipe as ground turkey can be a little tasteless without a bit of added flavour.

    If you want more information about different varieties of mustards, take a look at this Mustard Manual from Serious Eats.

    Can I use Spray Oil rather than Vegetable oil?

    By all means swap the vegetable oil for calorie controlled spray oil, however this will not reduce the Smart Point value of these Scotch Eggs.

    What I used to make these Scotch Eggs

    I used a NutriBullet, available from Amazon, to make my own bread crumbs.  Toast a sandwich thin and then blitz it, once cooled to make the breadcrumbs.

    I used my trusty Le Crueset frying pan to fry the Scotch Eggs before baking them. Although pricey it is by far the best non stick frying pan / skillet that I have owned & I wouldn't be without it!

    When baking most foods I use a Silpat Non Stick Silicone Baking Mat to line my baking tray.

    Serving suggestions

    Dip the scotch eggs in fat free Mayonnaise!

    Or even better dip the scotch eggs in a mix of fat free Mayonnaise and mustard!

    Serve with  salad and some of this low point Coleslaw.

    Other Weight Watchers Lunch recipe ideas.

    If you are looking for other tasty and filling Weight Watchers lunch recipes, you may like these Butternut Squash Falafel. They are zero Smart Points on Weight Watchers Freestyle plan. Serve them with pitta bread and some Zero Point Tzatziki for a really delicious and low point meal.

    You can also find a number of Low Smart Point soups here!

    4 Scotch eggs on a wooden platter

    Scotch Eggs | Weight Watchers

    Marianne
    These delicious Scotch Eggs are just 2 Smart Points per portion on Weight Watchers Blue, Purple & Freestyle plan. They are 5 SmartPoints on the Green plan. Perfect for a low Smart Point lunch. 
    4.62 from 13 votes
    Print Recipe WW Personal Points WW Personal Points(UK)
    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine British
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 173 kcal

    Equipment

    • Silpat Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet Size, 11-⅝" x 16-½"
    • Le Creuset of America Toughened NonStick Deep Fry Pan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 eggs medium
    • 1 ⅓ cup ground turkey / turkey mince, turkey breast (300g)
    • 2 tbsp fresh flat leaved parsley finely chopped
    • 1 tsp mustard I used dijon mustard but could use english
    • ½ tsp ground sea salt
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • 3.5 tbsp bread crumbs (50g)
    • 2 tbsp flour plus a little extra for dusting the surface
    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Place 5 eggs in a saucepan with just enough cold water to cover them by 1cm or so. Bring the water to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 - 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and rinse under a cold running water until the eggs are cool.
    • Carefully peel the eggs and set aside. They will be soft so do be careful with them. 
    • Whisk the remaining egg into a bowl - this will be used for dipping the eggs. Place the flour in one bowl and the breadcrumbs in another bowl. 
    • In a small bowl mix the ground turkey / turkey mince with the chopped parsley, mustard and the salt and pepper. Divide the ground turkey into 5 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. 
    • On a lightly floured work surface flatten the first ball of ground turkey into a circle with the tips of your fingers. Roll the first egg in a little flour and then place it in the middle of the circle of ground mince. Wrap the turkey mixture around the egg, using a little more flour to prevent your fingers sticking if necessary. Repeat with the remaining eggs. 
    • Roll each of the meat covered eggs in the flour. Dip in the whisked egg and then roll in the breadcrumbs until covered. Place them in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes. 
    • Whilst the eggs are in the fridge preheat the oven to 200oC / 180oC Fan / 400oF.
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan / skillet and lightly fry the eggs over a medium heat for 1 - 2 minutes, turning often until they have started to turn golden (they will continue to brown in the oven). You may need to cook the eggs in batches depending on the size of your pan. 
    • Place the eggs on a baking tray and bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes until the outside of the scotch eggs are crisp and golden brown. 
    • Eat warm from the oven or leave to cool. Serve with salad for a low Point Weight Watchers lunch. 

    Notes

    Please be aware that the nutritional information below has been automatically generated and does not account for variations in product brands and types, weights of individual ingredients etc.  It should therefore be considered as an estimate.
    PointedKitchen.com has calculated Weight Watchers Smart Points based on the individual ingredients used to make this recipe and not from the following nutritional information.
    PointedKitchen.com is not responsible for any loss or damage relating to your reliance on this nutritional information.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Scotch Eggs | Weight Watchers
    Serving Size
     
    1 egg
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    173
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    191
    mg
    64
    %
    Sodium
     
    335
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    233
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jennie says

      October 16, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious! I added some extra herbs to the turkey as I had them on hand but otherwise followed the recipe as written. I only made 4 instead of 5 as I couldn't make the mince stretch to 5, and I have no early idea how you keep them spherical (mine were definitely cube-shaped!) but none of it mattered, they were super tasty and I liked this low-point version even better than the high-fat sausage-mince version. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        October 17, 2019 at 9:28 am

        I am so pleased that you liked them Jennie! I love the idea of cube shaped scotch eggs 😀 I have icy cold hands - perhaps that helps with the shaping!
        Thank you for your comments and good luck with your WW journey.
        Best wishes
        Marianne x

        Reply
    2. Jennie says

      October 16, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious! I added some extra herbs to the turkey as I had them on hand but otherwise followed the recipe as written. I only made 4 instead of 5 as I couldn't make the mince stretch to 5, and I have no early idea how you keep them spherical (mine were definitely cube-shaped!) but none of it mattered, they were super tasty and I liked this low-point version even better than the high-fat sausage-mince version. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    3. Miranda says

      June 09, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      I made this recipe over the weekend, using some breakfast sausage spice in the turkey and baking them instead of frying, loved them!

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        June 11, 2020 at 9:17 am

        So pleased that you enjoyed them Miranda!
        Best of luck with your WW journey.
        Kind regards
        Marianne

        Reply
    4. Hayley Kirkby says

      November 13, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Hi. I’ve just made these and realised I hadn’t added the mustard. Should it be mixed in with the mince? The instructions don’t say.

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        November 13, 2020 at 10:57 am

        My apologies Hayley.
        The mustard should be mixed in with the mince.
        I have amended the instructions now.
        Best of luck with your WW journey.
        Kind regards
        Marianne

        Reply
        • Hayley says

          January 17, 2021 at 9:46 am

          Thanks

          Reply
    5. Anne says

      April 20, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      Made these, they were absolutely delicious. Added italian seasoning, a pinch of chilli flakes and extra garlic. Chilling in the fridge before lightly frying definitely made a difference as they didnt fall apart in the pan. The 10 mins in the oven made sure the meat was thoroughly cooked. Cut one scotch egg into quarters, served with lettuce, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, capers and olives. With extra virgin olive oil drizzled over. Yummy!

      Reply
    6. Mary McDermott says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Just finished making these absolutely delicious much better taste than sausage meat made six and handed them over to my pensioner neighbours !!

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        May 03, 2021 at 8:54 pm

        So pleased that you liked them Mary! They are now a favourite of mine too.
        I hope that your neighbours also liked them.
        Kindest regards
        Marianne x

        Reply
    7. Amy says

      June 21, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      These were super yummy! I’m American and never had scotch eggs before but love these! The only thing I changed was frying in an air fryer instead of a pan before the oven but it worked out well. I will definitely make again! Thanks!
      P.S. Just realized when putting the recipe in the WW app that the servings is actually 5, not 6, since one egg is used for the breading part. But they were still just 3 points for me!

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        July 07, 2022 at 9:01 am

        Hi Amy
        I am glad that you enjoyed the Scotch Eggs! I have changed the serving size from 6 to 5 on the US WW App but as you say this doesn't change the Points values.
        Best of luck with your WW journey.
        Kind regards
        Marianne

        Reply

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