Originating in England, scotch eggs are a delightful combination of hard-boiled eggs coated in sausage meat, rolled in breadcrumbs, and then either shallow- or deep-fried until golden brown. These savory treats are perfect for picnics, buffets, or as an appetizer at a party. With endless variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs, finding the best recipe for your palate is an exciting culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a classic recipe using pork sausage or a more modern twist using breakfast sausage, beef, lamb, or even vegetarian ingredients, there's a scotch egg recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
REAL SCOTCH EGGS
Just delicious, great 1/4d with drinks or whole for light lunch, marvellous for picniks. Recipe from Two Fat Ladies.
Provided by lindseylcw
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- beat 2 of the eggs in a shallow bowl.
- put other 8 eggs into saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil simmering for 5 minutes.
- plunge into cold water and peel, this method will produce a slightly softer egg yolk but still hard boiled.
- Finely chop ham and anchovies in processor.
- combine this with the breadcrumbs, mixed spice some freshly ground black pepper and most of the beaten egg.
- brush each boiled egg with the remaining beaten egg.
- mould the ham mix aroung the eggs with your hands.
- fry in oil and butter on a medium heat until brown all over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 269.3, Sodium 345, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 18.2
HOMEMADE SCOTCH EGGS
Boiled eggs wrapped with a seasoned sausage meat. A meal that goes over great at a party or with a salad for a light dinner.
Provided by UKLAINE
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pork sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; mix into the sausage.
- Divide the sausage into four equal parts. Mold each part around one of the hard-cooked eggs, rolling between your hands to shape. Place the beaten egg and bread crumbs into separate dishes. Dip the balls into the egg, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated. Shake off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C), or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns brown in 1 minute. Lower the eggs carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 323.4 mg, Fat 53.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 1324.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SCOTCH EGGS
A delicious and easy Christmas Eve recipe for your family.
Provided by Chasity LeGrand
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel.
- Flatten the sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. Very lightly flour the sausage and coat with beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.
- Deep fry until golden brown, or pan fry while making sure each side is well cooked. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Cut in half and serve over a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes for garnish. If mustard is desired it looks beautiful over this.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 108.4 g, Cholesterol 503.2 mg, Fat 87.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 63.5 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 4278.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
SCOTCH EGGS
Steps:
- Mix together pork, fennel seed, sage, salt, and pepper. Divide into 8 equal portions. Form a patty in your hand with the first portion. Flatten patty, place egg inside, and keep rolling egg and meat in the palms of your hands, until a thin layer of meat coats the eggs. Repeat this procedure until all the eggs are coated with pork mixture. Chill 20 minutes.
- Dredge chilled, coated eggs first in bread crumbs, then in eggs and bread crumbs again. Chill 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat oil in a large stockpot or saucepan to deep fry temperature (350 degrees F). Fry eggs, 2 or 3 at a time, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a roasting pan and bake 10 minutes. To serve, arrange a bed of Watercress Salad on each serving plate. Slice eggs in half and place 4 halves on top of each salad. Garnish with tomato slices and dollops of Horseradish and Mustard and Mayonnaise for dipping. Serve while eggs are warm.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bite sized pieces and toss with dressing. Reserve in refrigerator.
- Blend ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to use.
SCOTCH EGGS
A crispy coating made with cornflakes and pork sausage dresses up these Scotch eggs. They're fabulous hot out of the oven. Or enjoy them cold for a snack. -Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide the sausage into six portions; flatten and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Shape each portion around a peeled hard-boiled egg. Roll in beaten egg, then in cornflake crumbs. Place on a rack in a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning every 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 275mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SCOTCH EGGS
The egg in the middle makes this a protein-packed finger food,.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Place 6 eggs in a saucepan large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. Fill with cold water, covering eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 11 minutes. Place eggs in ice-water bath; let cool 2 minutes. Gently press eggs against a hard surface to crack shells, then peel under cold running water.
- Put pork, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 raw egg, thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl. Using your hands, mix until combined. Using damp hands, break off a 2-inch piece (about 3 ounces) of meat mixture, and flatten into a patty. Place 1 peeled hard-boiled egg in center of patty, and work meat mixture up sides until egg is completely enclosed. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and eggs.
- Dust each wrapped egg with flour. Whisk together remaining raw egg and the milk in a shallow bowl. Place remaining cup breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl. Roll eggs in milk mixture and then in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan until it registers 360 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in 2 batches, fry eggs until meat mixture is golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; let drain. Serve warm or at room temperature.
EASY SCOTCH EGGS
Use a few chef's tricks to create the perfect sausage and egg snack with this step-by-step recipe
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Main course, Snack
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pan of salted water to a rapid boil, then lower four of the eggs into the pan and simmer for 7 mins 30 secs exactly. Scoop out and place in a bowl of iced water, cracking the shells a little (this makes them easier to peel later). Leave them to cool completely, then peel and set aside. Can be boiled the day before.
- Put the sausagemeat, pepper, ham, stuffing and herbs in a small bowl, mix to combine, then divide into four equal balls. Squash one of the balls between a piece of cling film until it's as flat as possible. One at a time, lightly flour each cooked egg, then use the cling film to help roll the sausagemeat around the egg to completely encase. Repeat with the remaining sausageballs and eggs.
- Beat the remaining egg and put on a plate. Put the flour and breadcrumbs on two separate plates. Roll the encased eggs in the flour, then the beaten egg and finally the breadcrumbs. Can be prepared up to a day in advance.
- To cook the eggs, heat 5cm of the oil in a wide saucepan or wok until it reaches 160C on a cooking thermometer or until a few breadcrumbs turn golden after 10 secs in the oil. Depending on the size of your pan, lower as many eggs as you can into the oil, and cook for 8-10 mins until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper, leave to cool a little, then serve halved with some piccalilli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 785 calories, Fat 52 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 3.8 milligram of sodium
BAKED SCOTCH EGGS
While London department store Fortnum & Mason claims to have invented Scottish eggs in 1738, they've become a modern favorite, thanks to their frequent appearance at fairs and Renaissance Festivals. Serve with ranch dressing, hot sauce or hot mustard sauce.
Provided by By Jessica Walker
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix pork sausage, onion and salt. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Roll each hard-cooked egg in flour to coat; place on sausage patty and shape sausage around egg. Dip each into beaten egg; coat with bread crumbs to cover completely. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 35 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink near egg.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- For a crispier coating, double-coat the eggs in breadcrumbs.
- To prevent the eggs from cracking, prick them with a fork before boiling.
- For a more flavorful scotch egg, use a high-quality sausage.
- To make sure the eggs are cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the egg and cook until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve scotch eggs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
Conclusion:
Scotch eggs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scotch eggs every time.
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