Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Divide sausage meat into 8 equal portions. Sprinkle bread crumbs on a smooth surface. Place one portion of sausage meat on top of crumbs and pat out to 3 mm (1/8 inch) thickness. Wrap completely around a hard-cooked egg, pressing edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining sausage and hard-cooked eggs. Dip sausage-coated eggs in beaten egg.

Place on baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve hot or cold.

*Pork or Italian sausage can be substituted.