Modern Scotch Egg Delight

About this recipe

Rediscover the classic scotch egg with this modern twist. Perfectly soft-boiled eggs wrapped in a savory sausage mix, coated with crispy breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. An irresistible snack or appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 lb ground sausage
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten for coating
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Soft-boil 6 eggs: Boil for 5 minutes then plunge into ice water.

2. 2

   Mix sausage, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard in a bowl.

3. 3

   Divide sausage mix into 6 portions and flatten each.

4. 4

   Peel eggs and wrap each in sausage, sealing edges.

5. 5

   Roll each in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a pan at 350°F/175°C and fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly before serving.