Description
Scotch Eggs are a delectable combination of boiled eggs wrapped in flavorful pork sausage, coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to golden perfection. They make for a satisfying and portable snack or appetizer.
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 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
Instructions
- Boil eggs: Boil the eggs until they are hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
- Wrap in sausage: Divide the sausage into portions, flatten each portion, wrap around each boiled egg, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Coat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs: Roll each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the coated eggs until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice and serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Notes
- You can bake the Scotch Eggs instead of frying for a healthier alternative.
- Experiment with different seasonings for a unique flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch Egg
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg