Scotch Eggs

14 Reviews

“Here is an old family recipe for this hearty egg and sausage dish. This dish is high in fat so it's best if eaten only as a special treat” - by P J K

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 pound pork sausage, formed into 6 patties
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

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Original recipe yields 6 eggs

Directions

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 and cool; peel.
In a large deep skillet heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil until hot.
Place whole boiled eggs on top of sausage patty. Roll to form ball around the egg. Dip in beaten egg wash, then seasoned breadcrumbs. Deep fry in hot vegetable oil until meat is fully cooked. Drain and serve hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
595 cal
30%

Fat
41.4 g
64%

Carbs
28.6 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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PATTY22

May. 25, 2003

"excellent!! I baked mine though to cut down on the fat..." See more"

Fyona

Dec. 22, 2007

"I love scotch eggs! I only gave this four stars because I changed it a bit--only needed one egg, beaten, to dip the sausage/egg balls in, and I only needed 1 cup bread crumbs. I also baked them instea..." See mored of frying. But they're yummy!"