Description
Scotch Eggs are a classic British dish featuring hard-boiled eggs wrapped in flavorful sausage, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until golden brown. These indulgent treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 quart oil for frying
- 4 large eggs
- 2 pounds bulk pork sausage
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
Instructions
- Prep the eggs: Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel.
- Wrap the eggs: Divide the sausage into 4 portions, flatten each portion, and wrap around each egg.
- Coat the eggs: Roll each sausage-coated egg in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
- Fry the eggs: Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the coated eggs until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix herbs and spices into the sausage mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the eggs from becoming greasy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch Egg
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg