Scotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried. Definitely not diet food, but oh so satisfying!
Scotch Eggs
Course: Appetizers, Egg DishesCuisine: Australia, England, ScotlandMakes
8
eggsScotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried.
Ingredients
Bulk pork sausage — 2 pounds
Hard-boiled eggs, peeled — 8
All-purpose flour — 1/2 cup
Eggs, beaten — 2
Breadcrumbs — 1 cup
Oil for deep frying
Directions
- Divide the sausage into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion into a patty. Place an egg in the middle of each patty and mold the sausage up around the egg to enclose it.
- Place the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate bowls. Roll each egg first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or 1-inch deep in a large skillet to 365 degrees F. Drop the eggs carefully in the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally so they brown on all sides.
- Serve warm, or chill and serve with a side salad or at a picnic or party.
Scotch Egg Notes and Variations
- Seasoning the sausage: The flavor of the sausage can be enhanced by mixing in some chopped herbs like parsley or sage. Or trying adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a bit of curry powder.
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