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Scotch Eggs

January 25, 2021 8 Comments

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Let’s jazz up breakfast with something besides the usual breakfast strata! Scotch Eggs are easy, delicious and they always impress.

A plate of halved scotch eggs with a knife on a blue and white checked napkin

Hey there friends and Happy Monday!

It’s been a while since I shared something in the breakfast category here at the BHK, so today, I’m serving up a breakfast of all breakfasts!

Who’s ever enjoyed a Scotch Egg?

My mother used to make them for holiday brunches when we were growing up and they’re still one of my faves. Tom’s too.

Plate of scotch eggs with a sharp knife with a wooden handle

What is a Scotch egg?

Scotch eggs originated obviously in Scotland. It’s a whole hard-boiled egg that’s wrapped in sausage, coated in bread crumbs and then it’s either baked or deep-fried.

 

These are something really different to make for a brunch. Everyone expects the usual breakfast strata or french toast casserole, but these are out of the ordinary. They’re something special.

What I like about them, besides the fact that they’re super tasty, is that they really are easy to make.

Overhead photo of ingredients for scotch eggs in bowls on a gray background

 

Scotch Egg Ingredients

•5 eggs, 4 hard-boiled, 1 not hard-boiled

•ground pork sausage

•dried parsley flakes

•ground mustard

•paprika

•salt

•pepper

•flour

•plain panko crumbs

•2 tablespoons melted butter

 

You’ll first hard-boil 4 of your eggs. I bring 4 eggs to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Once the water comes to a boil, I remove the boil from the heat, cover it and let it stand for 9 minutes. Then I drain the pot and rinse the eggs in cold water. Once they’re cool enought to handle, I peel them.

Then you’ll need to set up a bit of an assembly line, You will need one bowl filled with all-purpose flour, one with your sausage mixture that’s been divided into four equal portions, one with a beaten egg and one with plain panko crumbs.

A plate with scotch eggs sliced in half with a sharp knife on a blue and white checked napkin

First you coat each egg in the flour, which helps the sausage adhere to the egg. Then you’ll flatten one of the sausage portions into a thin patty. Place one hard-boiled egg in the center of the patty and then gently shape the sausage patty around the egg, making sure to totally enclose the egg. Dip the scotch egg in the beaten egg to coat and then in the panko crumbs until evenly coated.

I bake mine in a 375 degree oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 35 minutes, until the panko crumbs are lightly browned and crispy on the outside.

Overhead photo of 4 scotch eggs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

We really enjoy these as a nice change up to the usual breakfast strata for breakfast or brunch. They’re a real treat. Enjoy!

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Scotch Eggs Recipe:

Growing up, my mother always made the eggs hard-boiled. You could also soft-boil them, but just remember they will be a little harder to peel.

If you have any extra, you can reheat in the oven. Do not reheat in the microwave or there is a chance for a blown up egg and a messy microwave.

Scotch eggs are delicious served with mustard on the side as well as some breakfast potatoes.

 

5 from 5 votes
A plate with scotch eggs sliced in half with a sharp knife on a blue and white checked napkin
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Scotch Eggs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Let's jazz up breakfast with something besides the usual breakfast strata! Scotch Eggs are easy, delicious and they always impress.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Scottish
Keyword: eggs, sausage, comfort food
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 603 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 lb. ground pork breakfast sausage
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup plain panko crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
  1. Place 4 eggs in a medium saucepan with water until the eggs are covered. Heat over medium-high heat until the water comes to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered for 9 minutes. Then drain the water and rinse with cold water. Once cool enough to handle, peel the eggs.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  3. In a medium bowl, combine ground pork breakfast sausage with the parsley, ground mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well. Separate the mixture into 4 equal portions.

  4. Add the flour to a small bowl. Beat the last egg in a separate small bowl. Add the panko to another small bowl.

  5. First you coat each egg in some flour, which helps the sausage adhere to the egg. Then you'll flatten one of the sausage portions into a thin patty. Place one hard-boiled egg in the center of the patty and then gently shape the sausage patty around the egg, making sure to totally enclose the egg. Dip the scotch egg in the beaten egg to coat and then in the panko crumbs until evenly coated. Repeat with remaining eggs. Place each egg on prepared sheet. Brush with some of the melted butter. Bake for 35 minutes until outside is lightly browned and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Scotch Eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 330mg110%
Sodium 933mg41%
Potassium 521mg15%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1266IU25%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Marissa says

    January 25, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    I’ve ordered Scotch eggs in restaurants and they are SO good. Love the idea of making them at home. Thank you so much for the inspiration, Mary Ann.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 25, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      You’re quite welcome Marissa! These really are a treat. Growing up, they were a holiday brunch staple!

      Reply
  2. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    January 25, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    I’ve never thought to make my own Scotch eggs, Mary Ann! Your recipe looks so simple, it would be such a treat for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 26, 2021 at 10:42 am

      Two of our favorites, sausage and egg, wrapped up in one delicious ball of goodness!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    January 27, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    I have to admit, Mary Ann, that although I’ve seen Scotch eggs, I did not even know the ingredients other than a hard-boiled egg! I love this idea – it seems like my fam would be crazy for these! thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    January 27, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    I can’t tell you how excited my husband would be if I made a batch of these for him! I’ve never tried making them at home, so I’m glad to have this tried and true recipe :)

    Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 27, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    I haven’t had Scotch Eggs since I was a little girl, so this post is making me all sorts of nostalgic! Yours look absolutely AMAZING and have me drooling! See ya bland, boring eggs – hello yummy homemade Scotch Eggs! Can’t wait to make these, Mare!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 28, 2021 at 10:01 am

      We love them Chey! Hope you enjoy them. Glad they brought back memories!

      Reply

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