Scotch eggs wrapped in spicy sausage, breaded, and deep-fried to golden perfection are the perfect appetizer, picnic food, or portable snack on-to-go. So filling and delicious!
How was your Easter? I hope you had a blessed and meaningful celebration with family and friends.
If you’re like me, you probably had more than your fill of honey-baked ham and more than your fair share of Grandma’s carrot cake. If you’re like me, you probably also have a dozen hard-boiled eggs in the fridge, waiting for a delicious recipe.
Folks, forget deviled eggs! Make scotch eggs instead! These picnic eggs are yummy bites of heaven with spicy sausage and soft yolk centers.
Incredibly tasty and conveniently portable, this traditional British pub food is also widely enjoyed at Renaissance fairs or family/community picnics, cs, and for a quick breakfast or high-protein on-the-go snacking. These savory eggs are easy to make with simple ingredients and keep well in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Serve them with mustard, Ranch dressing, hot sauce, ice, or even gravy for finger food that’s hard to resist.
Tips on How to Easily Make Scotch Eggs:
- As fresh eggs are hard to peel, use one at least a week to 10 days old for easy peeling. Allow the eggs to have sufficient coos to contract slightly in the shell. Another option for easily peeling hard-boiled eggs is steaming the eggs instead.
- To prevent an unappetizing green discoloration around the yolksensurere not to overcook the eggs. Once removed from the hot water, drain the eggs under cold running water or submerge e in an ice bath to halt further cooking.
- Some enthusiasts prefer runny yolk, but years of working in a hospital’s dietary departmenhaveas scared me off from any sign of raw eggs (salmonella is far from pretty). Unless I am using pasteurized shell eggs, I find 6 minutes to produce creamy, custardy but set you, ks, which are safer to eat and less messy to enjoy on-to-go. If you insist on running yolks, steep the egg in hot water for 4 minutes or if you prefer firm yolk centers, do 8 to 10 minutes.
- Lightly dredge the eggs in flour before wrapping them g in the sausage to help the meat cling better.
- I use regular breadcrumbs to coat the, e.g., gs, but you can easily swap Panko breadcrumbs for more crunch. If you want to scale down the heat and make these eggs more kid-friendly, skip the red pepper flakes.
- Deep-fry at an optimal 350 F to 375 F. Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to prevent the temperature from plummeting. If you’re making a huge batch, you may want to briefly fry the eggs until golden-crisp and then finish off in the 350 F oven on a baking sheet to cook the meat thoroughly.
- Want a genuinely bite-size appetizer? Substitute quail eggs! They require a bit more work,rk but they’re super fun to serve at parties with different dipping sauces.
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 2 pounds bulk pork sausage
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- oil
Instructions
- In a saucepan, place 8 of the eggs and enough cold water to bring water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium heat. When water has reached a boil, remove the pan from heat, cover, and let the eggs sit for 4 minutes for runny yolks, 6 minutes for soft custardy yolks, or 8 minutes for firm yolks. With a slotted spoon, remove eggs and transfer to a bowl of iced water. Peel eggs.
- In a bowl, combine pork sausage, brown mustard, and red pepper flakes.
- In a small bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs until frothy. On a wide plate, place bread crumbs. On another plate, place flour.
- Divide sausage into 8 balls. Lightly roll egg in flour. In the palm of one hand, flatten one pork sausage ball and place an egg in the center. Gently press the meat around the egg to completely encase. Gently smooth the meat and mold into shape.
- Gently roll the sausage-wrapped egg in flour, shaking any excess flour. Dip in beaten eggs and then roll in bread crumbs to fully coat. Dip again in the beaten eggs and roll in bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining boiled eggs.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat about 3-inches deep of oil to 350 F degrees. Gently lower breaded eggs in batches of two into the pan and cook, turning on sides as needed, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove scotch eggs and drain on a rack set over a baking sheet. Serve with mustard.
Nutrition Information
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Kennie F. says
I grew up eating scotch eggs and they were always a treat. I was excited when I saw the recipe online. I have made these scotch eggs over and over again. They are so easy to make and are delicious! Thank you so much.
Mateo Pedersen says
I love these. To cut calories, Air Fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, turning once at about 7 minutes, until golden brown. My guests love these!
Gábor says
I love everything with eggs. This way of preparing them looks like an idea I never thought about… Thanks for the share…
Lalaine says
You’re welcome 🙂
Nichole Shirell says
The recipe sounds easy. I cannot personally have this. But sounds like something my family would enjoy.
Lalaine says
The family will love them. They’re popular with the kids as they’re so fun to eat.
Lalaine says
Thanks 🙂
Molly Kumar says
Scotch Eggs are our favorite weekend brunch or teatime snack. I love the way you made them using sausage meat.
Lalaine says
Thanks, Molly 🙂
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That looks like a really exciting recipe to make and love how they look. I am sure this would be a winner at the dinner table!
Lalaine says
Yes, they’re always a hit when I serve them 🙂
Misty Nelson Dawn says
I know this is never easy but you had a talent you made perfect scotch eggs. I want to try this too
Lalaine says
Aww, thank you but I don’t know about talent as they’re really pretty easy to make. 🙂
sandra says
Hello I don’t use vinegar because of alcohol .is there any substitute for the vinegar please. Thanks you.
eazynazy says
wow this looks so delicious and healthy, Eggs are always a YES for me, gonna try them soon
Lalaine says
Eggs are the perfect food, cheap, nutritious and easy to cook 🙂
Echo says
These look sooooooo good! I need to try these for sure. I love eggs and sausage!
Lalaine says
Sausage and eggs are a great combination! Thanks, Echo.
Angela Milnes says
It really looks amazing and delicious I have a hard time for this and need more practice. I admire you
Lalaine says
Just follow the tips and you’ll have them perfectly done in no time 🙂