Description
Scotch eggs are a delightful fusion of crispy breadcrumb coating and savory sausage wrapped around a perfectly soft-boiled egg. Ideal for picnics, brunches, or as an indulgent snack, these golden-brown bites offer a warm, gooey center that will impress family and friends alike. Follow this easy recipe to create a crowd-pleasing treat that elevates your culinary skills in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 lb quality sausage meat (pork or chicken)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough for deep-frying)
Instructions
- 1. Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in cold water, bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. Transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- 2. Prepare the sausage: Mix the sausage meat with salt and pepper in a bowl; feel free to add herbs for extra flavor.
- 3. Wrap the eggs: Peel and dry the cooled eggs. Take a portion of sausage meat (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it in your palm before wrapping it around each egg completely.
- 4. Coat the eggs: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Roll each wrapped egg in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 5. Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry each Scotch egg in batches until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- 6. Serve: Drain on paper towels and slice open to serve warm with mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch egg (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg