Ever thought about cracking open a perfectly cooked Scotch egg and feeling like royalty? Well, hold onto your forks because we’re diving into the glorious world of homemade Scotch eggs! These delicious, breaded balls of joy are probably the most British thing you can munch on outside of a traditional fish and chips. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get cracking—literally!
The Best Homemade Scotch Eggs
Picture this: A hard-boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in crispy breadcrumbs and then deep-fried to golden perfection. Yep, it’s as good as it sounds! Grab your apron and let’s make this snack that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 pound sausage meat (or your favorite sausage, removed from the casing)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred for that extra crunch!)
- 1 tablespoon of dried herbs (thyme or parsley work wonderfully)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil is perfect)
Instructions
- First things first, let’s boil those eggs! Place the eggs in a pot of cold water, bring it to a boil, then let them simmer for about 7-8 minutes for hard-boiled perfection. After that, plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, gently peel the eggs and set them aside. Be gentle—nobody likes a shell-shocked egg!
- In a bowl, mix your sausage meat with the dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Get in there and use your hands—this is where the magic happens!
- Wrap each egg with a generous portion of sausage mixture; make sure it’s well covered. You want that egg to be snuggled up nice and cozy!
- Roll each now-sausage-encased egg in breadcrumbs until they’re beautifully coated. Feel free to add some fun by dancing around your kitchen while you do this!
- Heat up your oil in a deep pan or fryer to about 350°F (175°C). Gently place your Scotch eggs in the hot oil and fry them until they’re golden brown. This should take about 5-6 minutes. Don’t walk away; they need your undivided attention!
- When they’re ready, carefully remove them and let them drain on paper towels. Give them a moment to cool, and you’ll be ready to taste this delicious snack!
Serve them warm with a side of mustard or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy the simple pleasure of your very own homemade Scotch eggs. Now, who’s ready for a snack break?