Food from the British Isles tends to get a bad rap as bland or overcooked, but I have always loved old-fashioned pub food from the U.K.
As the daughter of an ex-pat Briton, I used to wonder if it might just be genetic! But when you really think about it, the proof, as they say, is in the pudding — specifically the sticky toffee pudding.
After all, if you’ve ever had really excellent fish-and-chips, or even just whipped up this super-scrumptious version of Britain’s favorite dessert, apple crisp, then you know there’s a lot more to the story!
Food from the U.K. is often fun, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. A perfect example is the ever-present Scotch egg, a delicious appetizer and snack food that can be found in pubs across Britain, Scotland, and Ireland.
It’s so popular, it’s even made a lasting impression as a bar food here in the United States, thanks to America’s strong Anglo-Irish roots!
Essentially a meatball with a hard-boiled egg hidden in the middle, these crave-worthy snacks might be the perfect accent to your St. Patty’s festivities come March.
Be sure to watch the video below, then print out the recipe below to try for yourself!
1 lb. raw ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs
3 Tbsps. flour
1 uncooked egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. sour cream
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsps. mayonnaise
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Form meat mixture into four equal-size patties.
Place hard-boiled eggs into the center of each patty, rolling beef into a meatball with the egg at the center.
Roll each meatball in flour, then raw egg, then panko bread crumbs.
Lightly fry each ball in vegetable oil, cooking for 1 minute on each side.
Place on a baking tray, and bake at 350 °F for 15 to 20 minutes.
While baking, mix together remaining ingredients to form a dipping sauce.
Slice into halves or quarters and serve hot or cold, with dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Check out the video below for step-by-step instructions on making these savory treats. What other classic comfort foods did you grow up eating? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to Liked Video this delicious recipe with friends and family!
