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Scotch Eggs

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Scotch Eggs are a classic British-inspired dish featuring boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. They make a hearty snack, appetizer, or even a fun main dish.

Ingredients

8 large eggs, divided

1 tbsp white vinegar

¾ tsp kosher salt

¾ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp poultry seasoning

¼ tsp allspice

¼ tsp pepper

2 tsp grainy mustard

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup water

2 ½ cups panko crumbs

Vegetable oil, for frying

Extra chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil 6 eggs in a pot of water with vinegar for 6–7 minutes for soft centers or 9–10 minutes for hard-boiled. Cool in ice water, peel, and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sausage with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, allspice, pepper, mustard, and fresh chives.
  3. Divide the sausage mixture into 6 portions and flatten each into a thin patty.
  4. Wrap each peeled egg with a sausage patty, sealing completely.
  5. Whisk the remaining 2 eggs with water in one shallow dish. Place flour in another and panko crumbs in a third.
  6. Coat each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko crumbs.
  7. Heat oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F. Fry eggs in batches for 5–6 minutes, turning until golden brown.
  8. Drain on paper towels and garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Notes

Use spicy or chicken sausage for variations.

Double coat with panko for extra crunch.

For a healthier option, bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes instead of frying.

Can be made ahead and fried before serving.

Serve hot or cold, with mustard, aioli, or hot sauce.

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