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Scotch Eggs

A traditional British dish consisting of a hard or soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried or baked.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 4 large eggs for boiling
Sausage Meat
  • 1 pound pork sausage meat remove from casings
Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs for coating
Flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg beaten, for coating
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Oil
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Eggs
  1. Place the eggs in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Remove from heat and transfer to an ice bath to cool.
Prepare the Sausage Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sausage meat with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until combined.
Wrap the Eggs
  1. Peel the cooled eggs. Divide the sausage mixture into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion in your hand and wrap it around an egg, ensuring it is fully covered.
Coat the Eggs
  1. Dredge each wrapped egg in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Fry the Eggs
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated eggs and fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Let the Scotch eggs cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Scotch eggs can also be baked instead of fried for a healthier option. Adjust cooking time accordingly.

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