Scrambled egg poppers, also known as scotch eggs, are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be easily prepared at home. This delightful dish consists of a soft-boiled egg wrapped in a layer of savory sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried until golden brown. As you bite into the crispy outer layer, you'll be greeted with a warm and runny egg yolk that perfectly complements the flavorful sausage.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SCRAMBLED PEPPERS AND EGGS
As in many Mark Bittman recipes, the idea here is more vegetables -- in this case, peppers -- than protein. It works because except for the jalapeño, none of the peppers is hot.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, dinner, lunch, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's translucent, 1 or 2 minutes.
- Add peppers, chiles and garlic, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are brightly colored but not too soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in eggs. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, until eggs are cooked, 3 to 8 minutes. Serve on toast or over rice, or wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCRAMBLED EGG POPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Divide each loaf into eight pieces. Roll into balls. Place in muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper; stir in 1/4 cup bacon bits. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). , As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, remove from the heat., Using a melon baller, scoop out the center of each roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon 3 tablespoons cooked egg mixture into each roll. Top with remaining bacon bits and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 224mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk the eggs: Whisk 3 large eggs, 1 pinch of kosher salt, 1 grind of black pepper and 3 tablespoons whole milk together until light and foamy.
- TIP: Odds are you're going to be serving these on a plate. If so, I strongly suggest you park an ovensafe one in a low oven or in hot water while you're cooking. Cold plates suck the heat right out of food.
- Add to the pan: Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter to a 10-to-12-inch nonstick skillet and put it over high heat. When the butter bubbles (after about a minute), pour the eggs straight into the middle of the pan, which will force the butter to the edges, where it's needed.
- Scramble the eggs: Stir slowly with a rubber or silicone spatula. As soon as curds (big soft lumps) of eggs begin to form, drop the heat to low and shift from stirring to folding the curds over on themselves while gently shaking the pan with the other hand.
- Let rest: As soon as no more liquidous egg is running around the pan, kill the heat and gently transfer the scramble to the warmed plate. Let the eggs rest for 1 minute to finish cooking before serving.
SCRAMBLED EGG MUFFINS
These scrambled egg muffins with plenty of sausage and Cheddar cheese make a filling and fun treat at your next brunch. They're pretty, hearty, and fun to serve.
Provided by aveal
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Scrambled Egg Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix in sausage and Cheddar cheese. Spoon by 1/3 cupfuls into muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 201.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 364.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SCRAMBLED EGG POCKETS
We used a simple homemade pizza dough to make these protein- and fiber-packed egg pockets, but a store-bought dough works, too. They make a great handheld breakfast on the go, or an easy weeknight dinner. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set aside 2 tablespoons egg substitute. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir remaining egg substitute over medium heat until almost set. Stir in mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil. Cook and stir until completely set. Remove from the heat., On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. square. Cut into four squares; transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spoon egg mixture over half of each square to within 1/2 in. of edges., Brush edges of dough with 1 tablespoon reserved egg substitute. Fold one corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle; press edges with a fork to seal. Cut slits in top. Brush with remaining egg substitute; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
POACHED SCRAMBLED EGGS
Take your scrambled eggs to the next level by poaching them! The gentle heat from the water creates a delicate, soft, pillowy egg for an extra-special breakfast experience.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Add the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small bowl and whisk with a fork until frothy. Set aside.
- Add about 2 inches of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer (about 190 degrees F) over medium heat. Small tiny bubbles should come up to the surface, but not large bursting ones.
- Stir the water vigorously with a small whisk several times in a circular motion so it creates a whirlpool. Immediately pour in the eggs. Cover with a lid, turn off the heat and let stand until the eggs are set, about 3 minutes.
- Lift the eggs out with a fine-mesh sieve and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer to a serving plate and season with salt and pepper.
EXTRA-CREAMY SCRAMBLED EGGS
Adding a small amount of a starchy slurry to scrambled eggs - a technique learned from Mandy Lee of the food blog Lady & Pups - prevents them from setting up too firmly, resulting in eggs that stay tender and moist, whether you like them soft-, medium- or hard-scrambled. Potato or tapioca starch is active at slightly lower temperatures than cornstarch and will produce a slightly more tender scramble, but cornstarch works just fine if it's what you've got on hand. Make sure your skillet is at just the right temperature by heating a tablespoon of water in the skillet and waiting for it to evaporate. For creamier eggs, you can replace the water with milk or half-and-half.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, quick
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together starch with 1 1/2 tablespoons water until no lumps remain. Add half the butter cubes to starch mixture. Add eggs and salt, and whisk, breaking up any cubes of butter that have stuck together, until the eggs are frothy and homogenous. (There will still be solid chunks of butter in the eggs.)
- Set your serving plate near the stovetop. Heat 1 tablespoon water in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high, swirling gently until the water evaporates, leaving behind only a few small droplets. Immediately add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and swirl vigorously until the butter is mostly melted and foamy but not brown, about 10 seconds.
- Immediately add the egg mixture and cook, pushing and folding the eggs with a spatula, until they are slightly less cooked than you'd like them, about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on doneness. More vigorous stirring will result in finer, softer curds, while more leisurely stirring will result in larger, fluffier curds. Immediately transfer to the serving plate, and serve.
SCRAMBLED EGG POPPERS RECIPE
Provided by forgetid
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Divide each loaf into eight pieces. Roll into balls. Place in muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; stir in 1/4 cup bacon bits. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, remove from the heat. Using a melon baller, scoop out the center of each roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon 3 tablespoons cooked egg mixture into each roll. Top with remaining bacon bits and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
SCRAMBLED EGG WRAP
I am saving this one for our next camping trip, but this is also a great recipe for a quick, filling breakfast or light lunch. This recipe is very versatile and you can add any herb or vegetable to the eggs or as a topping. Suggestion -green onions, hot sauce, tomatoes etc UPDATE: We made this recipe for breakfast while camping this summer and it was just amazing.
Provided by Deantini
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6 wraps, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook red pepper until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour into pan and cook, drawing spatula across bottom of pan to form large soft curds, until eggs are thickened and moist but no liquid remains, about 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese down centre of each tortilla; spoon 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the egg mixture over cheese. Fold top and bottom of tortilla over filling; fold in sides to form rectangle. Place, seam side down, in skillet; fry, turning once, until tortillas are crisp and golden, about 4 minutes.
SCRAMBLED EGG SANDWICHES (WITH ONIONS AND RED PEPPERS)
This sandwich is good for breakfast or lunch. The onions and red peppers keep this from being just another egg sandwich. I toast the bread while the onion and pepper is cooking.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Breakfast
Time 22m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add pepper strips and cook stirring occasionally until tender about 8-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add egg beaters (or beat eggs and add) to skillet and cook stiring often, until set about 2 minutes.
- Divide the egg mixture between two slices of toast, now top with slice of cheese and remaining toast.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 661.5, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8.1, Protein 16.2
Tips:
- To achieve creamy scrambled eggs, whisk the eggs vigorously before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking the eggs, as this will make them tough and rubbery.
- Use a non-stick skillet or greased skillet to prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and other desired seasonings such as herbs, cheese, or vegetables.
- For a crispy outer layer, coat the egg poppers in breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before frying.
- Serve the egg poppers immediately while they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Scrambled egg poppers are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, next time you're looking for a fun and easy recipe to try, give scrambled egg poppers a try! Experiment with different fillings and seasonings to find your favorite combination.
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