Scotch egg recipe from Waitrose and Heston

sausage meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds crunch, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while yellow mustard is widely available and cheap.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Boil eggs in water until hard-boiled, about 8-10 minutes.

Cool eggs in ice water, then peel them carefully.

Mix sausage meat with herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Flatten a portion of sausage meat in your hand, place a peeled egg in the center, and wrap the meat around the egg.

Roll the meat-wrapped egg in flour, coating it evenly.

Dip the coated egg in beaten egg, ensuring it is fully covered.

Roll the egg in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the eggs until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

Remove the eggs and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with mustard.

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