Great dipped in a creamy mustard/mayo sauce, ranch or chipotle ranch dressing!
DIETS: KT
Servings: 6
Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients: 

• 8 ounces (1 cup) ground Italian sausage
  
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
  
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
  
• Vegetable oil for frying
  
• 6 hard boiled eggs
  
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• 2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
  

 
Instructions: 

• In a medium bowl, combine sausage, thyme and parsley and mix well.
  
• Heat 1.5 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 375F (or use a deep fryer). 
  
• Tightly press a 1/4" thick layer of the sausage around each egg.
  
• Dip each sausage covered egg in the beaten egg, then roll in the bread crumbs to coat.
  
• Lower eggs into the oil and fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes each side).  If using a deep fryer, fry for 2.5 - 3 minutes.
  
• Transfer the eggs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  
• Serve!
  

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 278
Total Fat 24 g
Cholesterol 220 mg
Sodium 374 mg
Potassium 175 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 12 g