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Scotch Eggs

Soft-boiled eggs encased in seasoned sausage, breaded, and fried to a gold crisp.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs soft-boiled and peeled
  • 1 lb sausage meat
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Divide the sausage into six equal portions and flatten each portion in your palm.
  2. Wrap one portion fully and evenly around each peeled soft-boiled egg.
  3. Roll each wrapped egg in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot.
  5. Fry in batches for 6 to 8 minutes, turning as needed, until golden and the sausage layer reaches 160°F.
  6. Drain on paper towels, rest briefly, then halve to serve.

Notes

Soft-boil the eggs just 6 minutes for a jammy center.