Scotch Eggs
Golden, sausage-wrapped eggs that are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for parties, picnics, or family meals.
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Ingredients
- 7 large eggs
- sausage meat
- bread crumbs
- all-purpose flour
- seasonings salt, pepper, smoked paprika, mustard powder, cayenne, fresh herbs
- oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Boil six eggs for 7-8 minutes, then cool and peel. Keep one egg for breading.
- Heat frying oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix sausage with seasonings, divide into portions, and flatten into patties.
- Wrap each egg in sausage, sealing completely.
- Coat each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry eggs in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let eggs cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Get creative with optional add-ins like Dijon mustard or fresh herbs. Serve with English mustard or mayo for dipping. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 21.3gFat: 40.8gSaturated Fat: 10.8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 532mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g