Scotch Eggs
Scotch Eggs are a delightful combination of hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. A classic British pub snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 Scotch Eggs 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Main Ingredients:
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- 1 quart oil for frying
- 4 large eggs
- 2 pounds bulk pork sausage
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
- Boil Eggs: Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
- Prepare Sausage Mixture: Divide the sausage meat into four portions and flatten each portion. Encase a boiled egg in each portion, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Coat Eggs: Roll the sausage-coated eggs in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry Scotch Eggs: Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coated eggs until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let the Scotch Eggs cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can refrigerate the uncooked Scotch Eggs for a few hours before frying to help them hold their shape better.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings in the sausage mixture for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch Egg
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: British recipe, pub snack, fried appetizer