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Scotch Egg

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πŸ₯š Enjoy the classic savory delight of Scotch Eggs, featuring perfectly cooked eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage and a crispy breadcrumb coating.
πŸ”₯ These versatile treats are ideal for snacks, picnics, or easy meals that can be served warm or cold.

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Scotch eggs

Ingredients

– 5 large eggs, divided (4 for boiling, 1 for breading)

– 10 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage, casings removed

– 1 small bunch fresh chives (finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon)

– 3 large sprigs fresh parsley (finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon)

– 1 tablespoon prepared English mustard

– 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

– 1/2 packed teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

– 6 cups vegetable oil (48 ounces) for deep-frying

Instructions

1-Place 4 eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, and boil for 4 minutes for jammy yolks or 7 minutes for fully cooked yolks. Then, transfer them to ice water to cool and make peeling easier.

2-Prepare the sausage mixture by combining 10 ounces of uncooked breakfast sausage with 1 tablespoon of finely chopped chives, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of prepared English mustard, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 packed teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg. Divide the mixture into four balls.

3-Peel the cooled eggs carefully and pat them dry to remove any excess moisture.

4-Flatten each sausage ball into a 6-inch oval on parchment paper. Lightly coat each egg in 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, place it in the middle of the sausage oval, and wrap the sausage around the egg using the parchment to help mold and seal it.

5-Set up your breading stations: one bowl with the remaining flour and a bit of salt, one with the beaten remaining egg, and one with 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs mixed with a pinch of salt.

6-Coat each sausage-wrapped egg first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure they stick well.

7-Heat 6 cups of vegetable oil to 325ΒΊF in a deep pan. Fry the coated eggs for 4 to 6 minutes until they’re golden brown and the sausage inside reaches at least 145ΒΊF. Drain them on paper towels and let them rest a few minutes before serving.

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Notes

πŸ₯š Scotch eggs can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold, making them convenient for any occasion.
❄️ Store leftover Scotch eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
♨️ Reheat leftovers in a 350ΒΊF oven until warmed through to maintain texture.
πŸ•’ For easier prep, boil eggs and wrap in sausage a day ahead, refrigerate before breading and frying.
🌱 Try a vegetarian twist by using falafel mixture and serve with a spiced lemon-yogurt dipping sauce.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Boiling, frying, breading
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Scotch egg
  • Calories: 452
  • Sugar: 0.2 grams
  • Sodium: 147.5 milligrams
  • Fat: 48.6 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 2.7 grams
  • Fiber: 0.1 grams
  • Protein: 2.9 grams