Scotch Egg Surprise
Scotch Egg Surprise is a classic English dish that features a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to perfection. This recipe adds a surprise element to the traditional dish, making it a fun and delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 lb sausage meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and set aside.
- Divide the sausage meat into 4 equal portions.
- Flatten each portion of sausage meat and wrap it around a hard-boiled egg, ensuring the egg is completely covered.
- Dip each sausage-wrapped egg into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the coated eggs until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the Scotch Egg Surprise hot or cold, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowls for coating ingredients
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with a side salad or pickles for a complete meal, or as a party appetizer.
Tips & tricks
Tips: To make the Scotch Egg Surprise ahead of time, prepare and coat the eggs, then refrigerate until ready to fry.
Cost
$10