Vegetarian Classic Scotch Eggs

Satisfy your cravings with these delightful Vegetarian Classic Scotch Eggs, a creative twist on the traditional British favorite. This hearty recipe swaps the meat filling for a rich, buttery mashed potato mixture, perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, chives, and Dijon mustard for a flavor-packed bite. Each boiled egg is lovingly encased in the creamy potato blend, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and gently fried to golden perfection before being baked to ensure a perfectly crunchy exterior. Ready in just over an hour, these vegetarian Scotch eggs are ideal for brunch, picnics, or as an impressive party appetizer. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces large eggs
• 4 pieces medium potatoes
• 50 grams butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 100 grams all-purpose flour
• 200 grams breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by boiling 6 large eggs in a saucepan of water for about 7-8 minutes. Once boiled, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool, then peel them carefully.

Step 2

Peel and chop 4 medium potatoes into chunks and boil them in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and mash them in a bowl with 50 grams of butter, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Finely chop 2 tablespoons each of fresh parsley and chives, and mix them into the mashed potatoes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Divide the mashed potato mixture into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion in your hand, place a peeled egg in the center, and wrap the potato mixture evenly around the egg until it is completely covered.

Step 7

Place 100 grams of flour in one bowl, beat the remaining 2 large eggs in another bowl, and put 200 grams of breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

Step 8

Coat each wrapped egg in flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs until well-coated.

Step 9

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Gently fry the eggs for about 3-4 minutes, turning them until they are golden and crispy all over.

Step 10

Transfer the Scotch eggs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes to heat through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your vegetarian Scotch eggs warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1576.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2967.3

Total Fat 125.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.5g
Cholesterol 1233.5mg	0%
Sodium 6660.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 92.9g	0%

Vitamin D 248IU	0%
Calcium 385.8mg	0%
Iron 27.6mg	0%
Potassium 4368.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 50.8%