Scotch Eggs
Our golden Scotch Eggs are ideal for summer days out, or when you fancy a tasty lunch with a crisp, fresh salad. They're slimming friendly and lower in calories than shop-bought versions, perfect if you're following a diet plan like Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories275
- Carbs5.4g
- Protein39g
- Fat11g
- Saturates3.2g
- Sugars0.6g
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Summertime can be tricky when you’re following a slimming-friendly meal plan. From BBQs and buffets to picnics, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out on lots of tasty food.
The good news is that our classic Scotch Eggs are easy to make, and lower in calories than you might think! We’ve wrapped perfectly boiled eggs inside lean pork mince, before coating them in panko breadcrumbs that’ll get oh-so-crispy in the oven.
Served warm or cold, they’re such a versatile addition to your summer menu. Pack them up for picnics, or add a side salad to turn them into a filling, delicious lunch that you can enjoy in the sunshine.
What diets are these Scotch Eggs suitable for?
This Scotch Eggs recipe can be made vegetarian by swapping the low-fat sausages for vegetarian sausages. We have also have a recipe for Vegetarian Scotch Eggs you could follow.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make these Scotch Eggs?
This Scotch Eggs recipe does not require any special ingredients, however, we do recommend a good baking tray – it’s useful for so many recipes, including this one!
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How many calories are in these Scotch Eggs?
There are 275 calories per portion in these Scotch Eggs, which means they fall into our Weekly Indulgence category.
This Scotch Eggs recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Bring a pan of water to the boil and, using a large spoon, lower 2 eggs into the pan. Bring back to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 190ºC and spray a baking tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
Step 3
Remove the pan from the heat, drain off the water and run the eggs under cold water until they are cool.
Step 4
While the eggs cool, add the pork, parsley, sage, garlic granules and a little salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix well with your hands until fully combined. Form a large ball and divide the mixture into two.
Step 5
Peel the eggs and pat dry using some kitchen paper. Wrap one half of the mince mixture around each egg ensuring that the eggs are fully encased.
Step 6
Beat the remaining egg in a bowl and add the breadcrumbs to another. Dip each egg into the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs, getting a good coating on all sides. Place onto the baking tray and repeat with the second egg.
Step 7
Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and pop into the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
Step 8
Remove from the oven, then serve either slightly warm or chilled.
What could I serve alongside these Scotch Eggs?
Why not serve alongside other tasty picnic dishes such as the following?
How do you know when these Scotch Eggs are cooked?
You should cook these Scotch Eggs until they are cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside. This will take around 25 minutes.
How long can you keep these Scotch Eggs in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Scotch Eggs in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze these Scotch Eggs?
We don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
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Scotch Eggs
Our golden Scotch Eggs are ideal for summer days out, or when you fancy a tasty lunch with a crisp, fresh salad. They're slimming friendly and lower in calories than shop-bought versions, perfect if you're following a diet plan like Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
35 MINS
- KCals 275
- Carbs 5.4G
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and, using a large spoon, lower 2 eggs into the pan. Bring back to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190ºC and spray a baking tray with low-calorie cooking spray.
- Remove the pan from the heat, drain off the water and run the eggs under cold water until they are cool.
- While the eggs cool, add the pork, parsley, sage, garlic granules and a little salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix well with your hands until fully combined. Form a large ball and divide the mixture into two.
- Peel the eggs and pat dry using some kitchen paper. Wrap one half of the mince mixture around each egg, ensuring that the eggs are fully encased.
- Beat the remaining egg in a bowl and add the breadcrumbs to another. Dip each egg into the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs, getting a good coating on all sides. Place onto the baking tray and repeat with the second egg.
- Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and pop into the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven then serve either slightly warm or chilled.
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Niamh QuigleyThursday 8th February 2024
Hey guys
Just wondering what actually is smash? And could I used panko bread crumbs instead?
HollyWednesday 21st February 2024
Hey Niamh, Smash is instant mashed potato powder. You can swap for panko or breadcrumbs and adjust the calories accordingly, hope that helps!
MarcellaMonday 2nd May 2022
Can these Scotch eggs be frozeb
HollyTuesday 3rd May 2022
Hey Marcella, We don’t recommend freezing this recipe but you can keep the Scotch Eggs in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so. Hope that helps!
JayneTuesday 16th June 2020
I use cous cous as a coating
SharonTuesday 16th June 2020
Hi Jayne, thanks for sharing your tip, it sounds like a good idea, thankyou!
SarahWednesday 8th April 2020
Hi, just wondering instead of smash would you be able to wholemeal bread crumbs instead?
Thank you ?
Sharon FitzpatrickThursday 7th May 2020
Hi Sarah, yes, you could try using dried breadcrumbs as these would probably stick better than fresh breadcrumbs. You can buy these in packets from most supermarkets.Thanks for getting in touch.
Samantha WellbeloveSaturday 10th August 2019
Made these today & they were delicious ????
JoSaturday 15th June 2019
Hi, would stuffing mix work as a coating too?
Emma TThursday 20th June 2019
Hi Jo,
Yes! You’d have to check the nutritional information on it as it is different to the coating we use in the recipe ????
PaulineFriday 5th April 2019
My friend is confused do you use smash powder to coat the scotch eggs or do you make the smash up as potatoe and cote the scotch eggs please help ????????
Emma TSunday 7th April 2019
Hi Pauline,
You use the dry smash to coat the eggs – it gives them a crispy coating when cooked ????
Hope that helps!
RosieWednesday 18th April 2018
Hi I stupidly thought these would be made with beef 5% fat mince before I looked st the recipe! I suppose you could use mince though and as above add some herbs to flavour?
Caroline BarberSaturday 3rd February 2018
If you want to use pork mince – what else other than extra beaten egg would you need to add
to it please?
Victoria LeighFriday 19th January 2018
Is this recipe suitable for freezing, and how long does it keep in the fridge please?
MarionSaturday 30th December 2017
I have tried and tried with these Scotch eggs but every time I make them they split badly. They still taste just as good but I’m obviously going wrong somewhere? Can anyone help?
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