*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         HERBED STUFFED EGGS #1

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Cheese/eggs

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/3   c            Fresh bread crumbs
  8       md           Hard-cooked eggs
  3       tb           Butter
    1/4   c            Minced fresh herbs *
                       Salt
                       Freshly ground pepper
    2/3   c            Grated Parmesan cheese
    2/3   c            All purpose flour
  2                    Eggs beaten to blend

 vegetable oil for deep frying

 Preheat oven to 300 deg. Spread bread crumbs on baking sheet. Bake crumbs
 for about 10 minutes to dry.

 Peel eggs, halve and separate yolks from whites. Melt butter in heavy small
 skillet over low heat. Add herbs and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
 Cool slightly. Mash yolks in small bowl. Stir in herb mixture. Season with
 salt and generous amount of pepper. Spoon herbed yolk mixture into egg
 whites.

 Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan in shallow bowl. Dip stuffed eggs in
 flour, then beaten egg; roll in bread crumbs, coating thoroughly.
 Refrigerate uncovered at least 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)

 Heat oil in deep fryer to 360 deg. Fry eggs in batches (do not crowd) until
 golden brown, turning occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
 Sprinkle with salt and serve.

 *Combine parsley with sage, rosemary or basil.



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