Scotch Eggs

Scotch eggs are soft-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage, coated in bread crumbs, and fried for a delicious British pub favorite or portable picnic treat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 1489 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 2 pounds bulk pork sausage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place eggs in a 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.

Step 3

Flatten sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. Very lightly flour the outer sausage layer then coat with beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.

Step 4

Cut in half and serve.

Step 5

Deep-fry prepared eggs in hot oil until golden brown while making sure each side is well cooked. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.