Description
Scotch Eggs are a classic British snack that features a hard-boiled egg encased in flavorful sausage meat and crispy breadcrumbs. This recipe is perfect for a picnic or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 pound breakfast sausage
– Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Place the 4 eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes. Remove from heat, cool in ice water, then peel.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Divide sausage into 4 portions, flatten each portion, and wrap around each egg.
3. Dip each sausage-coated egg in flour mixture, then beaten eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
4. Heat oil in a pan and fry each Scotch egg until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve hot or cold, sliced in half to reveal the delicious center.
Notes
– For a spicy twist, add some cayenne pepper to the sausage mixture.
– To make a healthier version, try baking the Scotch eggs instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch Egg
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg