Loaded Potato Scotch Egg

Date: April 14, 2025

This hearty twist on the classic Scotch egg swaps sausage for creamy, cheesy loaded mashed potatoes. Crisp panko coating, smoky bacon, and a tangy mustard sauce make it an irresistible appetizer or brunch centerpiece.

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• 9 large hard-boiled eggs

• 4 cups mashed potatoes

• 10 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup chopped green onion

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cup flour

• 2 cups panko bread crumbs

• ½ cup whole grain mustard

• 2 tbsp crème fraîche

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1. Preheat a fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onion, salt, and pepper.
3. Scoop a portion of the potato mixture into the palm of your hand, shaping it into a small bowl. Place a hard-boiled egg in the center and gently wrap the potato mixture around it, sealing tightly. Repeat with remaining eggs. Chill to firm up.
4. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko bread crumbs. Coat each wrapped egg first in flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in panko.
5. Fry two eggs at a time for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, crème fraîche, and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve the Scotch eggs warm, with a dollop of mustard sauce on the plate and the fried eggs placed on top.