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Scotch Eggs
Soft-boiled eggs encased in seasoned sausage meat, breaded and fried until crisp. The ultimate British picnic food and pub snack.
Prep 25 min
Cook 15 min
Total 40 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Prep eggs
- 6 eggs
- 1 lb pork sausage meat
- 1 tsp fresh sage (chopped)
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Step 2 — Bread and fry
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- English mustard (to serve)
Instructions
- 1
Soft-boil eggs
Boil eggs 6 minutes, then ice bath. Peel carefully.
- 2
Wrap in sausage
Mix sausage meat with sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Flatten portions, wrap around each egg completely, sealing well.
- 3
Bread and fry
Dredge in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Deep fry at 350°F 5–6 minutes until golden and sausage is cooked. Drain and serve with mustard.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 20g protein · 18g carbs · 26g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
