Scotch Eggs with a Chip Coating

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Scotch Eggs with a Chip Coating are a playful British twist on the classic pub snack, where hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in crushed potato chips (crisps), and then baked or fried until golden. The typical ingredients include eggs, sausage meat, flour, egg wash, and a crunchy coating of crushed potato chips, often served with mustard or chutney. This variation originated in the UK, where it's a popular addition to picnics, pub menus, and party platters.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the eggs and sausage, but also tends to be high in fat and calories due to the meat and fried or baked coating, with a moderate amount of carbs from the chip crust. A single Scotch Egg with chip coating can provide around 300-400 calories, along with iron, B vitamins, and some fiber if whole-grain chips are used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg
Vitamin B12	1.2 µg
Vitamin D	1.5 µg
Calcium	80 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	20 µg

Per 1 egg (approx. 130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Scotch Eggs are a beloved British comfort food with roots in 18th-century London, and the chip coating adds a modern, crispy twist that appeals to snack lovers. Nutritionally, it's a portable, protein-packed option that balances indulgence with satiety, making it a popular choice for on-the-go meals or hearty appetizers.