No-Fail Scotch Eggs: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1quartoil for frying

  • 4largeeggs

  • 2poundsbulk pork sausage

  • 1cupall-purpose flour

  • 4largeeggs, beaten

  • 4cupsdried bread crumbs, seasoned

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Place eggs in a 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, cool, and peel.

  3. Flatten sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. Very lightly flour the outer sausage layer then coat with beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.

  4. Deep-fry prepared eggs until golden brown while making sure each side is well cooked. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

  5. Cut in half and serve.

Editor’s Note

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories1489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
88g
112%
Saturated Fat
25g
123%
Cholesterol
503mg
168%
Sodium
4278mg
186%
Total Carbohydrate
108g
39%
Dietary Fiber
7g
24%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
64g
127%
Vitamin C
6mg
7%
Calcium
326mg
25%
Iron
11mg
62%
Potassium
1010mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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