Scotch Egg

Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Scotch Egg
45 min.
4
533kcal

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Looking for a delightful snack that combines savory goodness with a satisfying crunch? Look no further than the classic Scotch Egg! This tasty treat, perfect for any occasion, features a soft-boiled egg enveloped in flavorful breakfast sausage, all wrapped in a golden, crispy cornflake coating. It's a fantastic dairy-free option that will impress your family and friends alike.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, Scotch Eggs are not only quick to make but also versatile enough to serve as an antipasti, starter, or even a hearty snack during game day. Each serving packs a punch with approximately 533 calories, making it a substantial addition to your meal rotation. The combination of protein from the eggs and sausage, along with the satisfying crunch from the cornflakes, creates a taste sensation that you won't want to miss.

Fried to perfection, these Scotch Eggs can be enjoyed warm with a side of zesty mustard for dipping, or they can be prepared ahead of time for a delicious grab-and-go option. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a personal treat, Scotch Eggs will surely become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. Dive into this culinary adventure and bring a taste of the classic British pub to your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup diestel breakfast sausage fresh (if necessary)
  • cup oatmeal cornflakes crushed finely
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • servings mustard 
  • servings vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Place 4 eggs in a smallsaucepan; add coldwater to cover. Bring toa boil; remove fromheat, cover, and letstand for 3 minutes.Carefully drain, then fillpan with ice water tocool eggs. Gentlycrack shells andcarefully peel undercold running water.
  2. Place eggs in a bowlof cold water; coverand chill until cold.DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead.Keep chilled.
  3. Place flour in a wideshallow bowl andcrushed corn flakes inanother wide shallowbowl. Divide sausageinto 4 equal portions.Pat 1 portion of sausageinto a thin pattyover the length of yourpalm.
  4. Lay 1 soft-boiledegg on top of sausageand wrap sausagearound egg, sealing tocompletely enclose.Repeat with remainingsausage and eggs.
  5. Whisk remaining2 eggs in a mediumbowl to blend. Workinggently with 1 sausage wrappedegg at a time,dip eggs into flour,shaking off excess,then coat in egg wash.
  6. Roll in corn flakes tocoat. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead.Keep refrigerated,uncovered.
  7. Attach a deep-frythermometer to side ofa large heavy pot.
  8. Pourin oil to a depth of 2"and heat over mediumheat to 375°F. Fry eggs,turning occasionallyand maintaining oiltemperature of 350°F,until sausage is cookedthrough and breadingis golden brown andcrisp, 5-6 minutes. Usea slotted spoon totransfer eggs to papertowels to drain. Seasonlightly with salt andpepper.
  9. Serve warmwith mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Calories533kcal
Protein15.68%
Fat28.63%
Carbs55.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.75
Glycemic Load
17.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
34.857391958651%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.17kcal
26.66%
Fat:17.01g
26.18%
Saturated Fat:5.02g
31.35%
Carbohydrates:74.46g
24.82%
Net Carbohydrates:71.42g
25.97%
Sugar:6.05g
6.72%
Cholesterol:296.28mg
98.76%
Sodium:745.97mg
32.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.96g
41.92%
Iron:20.21mg
112.29%
Vitamin B2:1.43mg
84.05%
Vitamin B1:1.14mg
76.23%
Folate:304.2µg
76.05%
Vitamin B3:13.65mg
68.23%
Vitamin B6:1.28mg
63.86%
Vitamin B12:3.83µg
63.81%
Selenium:40.23µg
57.48%
Vitamin A:1483.46IU
29.67%
Phosphorus:280.54mg
28.05%
Vitamin D:3.94µg
26.28%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.41%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
16%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.54%
Vitamin C:12.61mg
15.28%
Fiber:3.04g
12.14%
Copper:0.24mg
11.85%
Magnesium:44.87mg
11.22%
Potassium:304.65mg
8.7%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.8%
Calcium:55.4mg
5.54%
Vitamin K:5.8µg
5.53%
Source:Epicurious