This Easy Scotch Eggs recipe will help you taste this delicious way of cooking eggs.
A Scotch egg consists of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in bread crumbs and baked or deep-fried.
So some time ago I saw a cooking show where they made these eggs. And I’ve been trying to make this recipe since, but haven’t had the time until today.
The London department store Fortnum & Mason claims to have invented Scotch eggs in 1738, but they may have been inspired by the Moghul dish narcissi kofta (“Narcissus meatballs”).
Scotch eggs are a common picnic food. In the United Kingdom packaged Scotch eggs are commonly available in supermarkets, corner shops and motorway service stations.
Miniature versions are also widely available, sold as “savory eggs”, “picnic eggs”, “party eggs”, “snack eggs”, “egg bites” or similar.
These contain chopped egg or a quail’s egg, rather than a whole chicken egg, and sometimes contain mayonnaise or chopped bacon.
In the United States, many “British-style” pubs and eateries serve eggs, usually served hot with dipping sauces such as ranch dressing, hot sauce, or hot mustard sauce.
At the Minnesota State Fair, Scotch eggs are served on a stick.
I looked up several recipes and chose Gordon Ramsay’s. So here it is…
Ingredients
- 1 Morcilla Sausage Black Pudding or blood sausage
- 1 Pork Sausage
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep-frying
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the eggs in boiling water for 6 minutes.
- Drain, cool and peel. Mix the sausage meat with the morcilla, salt and pepper, then divide this mixture into 6 balls.
- Place the egg in the center and wrap in sausage. One at a time, roll the egg in the flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil, about 3 inches deep, in a pan until hot enough that a breadcrumb sizzles when dropped in. Deep-fry the eggs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or twice to ensure even browning. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve right away!
Nutrition
I love trying different egg recipes here are a few examples: My Spanish tortilla, baked eggs in ramekins and poached eggs in tomatoes. Hope you find these recipes useful and can enjoy them too!
16 thoughts on “Easy Scotch Eggs”
I’ve heard of this a Scotch egg, but I’ve never tried it. Honestly, it has always sounded a little…peculiar dish (Am I prejudiced haha?) On the other hand, if analyze the recipe, nothing wrong with it. As the matter of fact, it must me delicious! Ok, it’s decided. I need to give this a try. I mean, please ship me a couple to sample, Gaila! 🙂
Ben!! I will ship a couple if you send in exchange the Creamy Chicken Breasts with Prunes that you cooked up this morning!!
Oh wow – I didn’t know that nargisi kofta could have been the inspiration behind Scotch eggs – and speaking of scotch eggs, it’s been quite awhile since I had some. My mom used to make these all the time when I was younger and she would use anything from spiced ground meat to lamb to chicken to envelope boiled eggs – the combo is seriously so delicious – thanks for the reminder and, Gaila, thanks for inciting my craving for scotch eggs this morning 🙂
Shashi!! Thank you! in this recipe I doubted at first but then used the spanish blood sausage that comes with rice in it, and it was seriously delish! By they way I love the new name and design!! way to go!!
So I’ve totally heard of Scotch eggs, and I’ve even seen them on menus occasionally, but I don’t think I ever realized exactly what they were. They sound amazing! I mean it’s like sausage and eggs all rolled up into one. Yum! 🙂
Yes David! these little babies are so good!! qand you can play with the ingredients too!!
Scotch eggs always remind me of Owl eyes for some reason. They are so cute and fun! And yours look just perfect! Nom Nom nooommms! Cheers!
Thank you Chey!
Scotch eggs are on my ‘to-make’ list. Every time I’ve seen them, I want to make them and eat them. There’s something so appealing about them with the egg surrounded by the meat mixture. Seeing these, it reminds me I’ve got to make SOON. Looks too good! These would definitely make a lovely addition to a picnic (if the weather ever warmed up). Hope you have a lovely week 🙂
Ahh Dawn! yes you should make these soon, they are delicious and comforting! crispy on the outside and gooey and creamy on the interior! just great..
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I love pub food and I know I would love these! I’ve heard of scotch eggs but have never tried them…suddenly wondering why?! These look perfect!
Thank you Annie!! you should try these! just delicious!
1596 cals? Is that per scotch egg? I really want to try these but this calorie count is putting me off.
Hey Carmen,
Thank you for stopping by! Thank you for pointing ☝️ out the mistake I had made in this recipe. It’s now corrected. Again, thanks and enjoy!