Do you have a favorite childhood recipe that you secretly love to recreate at home every now and then? Maybe a little tuna noodle casserole or perhaps a Jello salad? #SundaySupper is going retro today and to be honest, out of all the themes we’ve hosted this was perhaps one of the most challenging ones for me topic-wise.
You see my mom didn’t really cook “retro-recipes.” I suppose I could have made her meatloaf (which was really good!) or some spaghetti and meatballs, but none of that actually felt old fashion to me. Plus the only time Jello was around was when someone was sick and it was just the red kind getting made, no additions.
I honestly have to give my mom props, she kept up with the cooking times, her Gourmet subscription never ran out and there were always saved issues of Cooks Illustrated littered about. Now, I can’t say if my brothers growing up in the 70’s got to enjoy the same food that I did in the 80’s in 90’s but life is a little different when you have one kid to cook for instead of 3 growing boys!
Interwebs searching brought us #SundaySupper members stuck for ideas a website that listed retro food recipes. I was actually thrilled to see Scotch Eggs on there. It’s had a resurgence in the last few years, but this dish has a long culinary history. Plus, I had wanted to make them for awhile.
I “Little Red Kitchenized” the traditional recipe by swapping out Italian sausage for chorizo and baked my eggs instead of frying them. Don’t get me wrong, these are still rich and seriously filling. A perfect meal to start your day, or get you through the rest of the afternoon!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1lb fresh chorizo (if in links, remove casing)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups crushed butter flavored crackers (like Ritz)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a medium pot, place your eggs and carefully fill with cold water until it covers them by 1 inch.
- Cover, bring to a boil and then turn off the heat and let sit for 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Once cool enough, carefully peel the eggs and set aside.
- While the eggs are boiling, divide the chorizo into 6 batches and form into little bowls for the eggs to sit in.
- Set up your breading station, by placing the flour, egg wash and crackers in three separate shallow bowls. Mix the melted butter with the crackers at this time.
- Set up a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and a cooling rack fitted on top.
- Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees.
- To form your Scotch egg, take a soft boiled egg and wrap the chorizo around the egg, sealing the edges. I find it helps to enclose the egg around both your hands as it gets a little slippery.
- Roll the chorizo covered egg in flour, then dip it in the egg and finally cover it with the crackers. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Another option is to wrap all the eggs in the chorizo and then bread.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chorizo is cooked through and the outside is crisp and brown.
- Remove from oven and serve hot or at room temperature with spicy mustard.
In the mood for more retro recipes? Check out the list below!
Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:
- Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
- She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles
Sunday Supper Retro Salads:
- Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
- Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
- Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
- Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
- Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:
- Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
- Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
- Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
- English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
- Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
- Grown-Up Grilled Cheese With Tomato Soup by Catholic Foodie
- Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by What Smells So Good?
SundaySupper Main Dishes:
- Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
- Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
- Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
- Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
- Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
- Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
- Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
- Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
- Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Inspired by Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
- Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
- Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
- Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
- Tator Tot Casserole by NeighborFood
Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:
- Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals
Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:
- Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
- Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
- Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
- Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
- Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
- Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
- Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
- Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
- Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
- Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
- A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
- Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
- Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big Bears Wife
- Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy by Crazy Foodie Stunts
What fun to read the stories about the recipes! There’s lots of great food in the list. I admit I still make and enjoy many of them. Nice to see some updated versions too. Which one is your favorite?
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Aw sounds like you were a lucky lucky girl!
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This is on my foodie bucket list. But, I should just come over instead.
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I have always wanted to make Scotch Eggs – and I TOTALLY want to make them with chorizo now…these look awesome!
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So so cool! I’ve never had a Scotch egg before, but these sound so incredible…I want one!
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I have never had one of these. They look delicious. How creative, Susan!
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I can totally relate to getting jello when you’re sick! Did your mom let you drink some warm too? That was my favorite way. These eggs look amazing–think I need to pick up some chorizo this week!
So cool, I have never had one of these and they look great!!
I’ve never had a Scotch egg and was never 100% sure what ingredients went into it. But yours actually does look like something quite tasty!
My husband loves these, he would be super happy if I actually made them for him. Great recipe!
I must be destined to eat scotch eggs. I had never laid eyes on Scotch eggs until moving to Alaska – and now they seem to be everywhere I turn! LOL These look DELICIOUS!
These look delish! I’ve only had a mini-version made with quail eggs…but would love to try yours!
I actually saw these for the first time last year. Before then they were new to me. It’s such an interesting idea but I’ve yet to try one.
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Thank you, Susan! I’ve always wondered about Scotch Eggs and now I’ve got a good recipe thanks to you!
P.s. Lucky you to have a Mom who subscribed to Gourmet and actually made meals from the magazine. =)
I’ve seen this done and have wanted to try it. Thanks for demonstrating it here.
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That’s so cool! Now I wonder why chorizo scotch eggs weren’t invented by the Goans in India. lol They have those traditional egg patties here covered with mashed potato and they do have choriz too. I might just introduce your recipe into the culture. 😉 Thank you for sharing!
This looks so cool! The other half loves eggs and chorizo; I bet he’d love this.
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My chorizo loving heart wants to have these sitting in the counter right now! Awesome twist on scotch eggs!
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Susan, I’ve never had a Scotch egg before and I wish I had one right now! This looks so good – two things I love to eat (chorizo and hard boiled egg) in one cool, funky retro package.
I’ve always been intrigued by scotch eggs, but never had them or made them. They do look really good…and I like that you used chorizo and baked them instead of frying. Might have to try these!
Chorizo wrapped around eggs is making me hungry at just the thought of it. Your photos are making me even hungrier. What a recipe! Thanks for sharing this one.
I have never tried making scotch eggs, but I think you have me convinced to try it with the chorizo! Great recipe!
Never did I think to wrap an egg in chorizo. But I like it! There is a reason why you are a competition winner. You are so creative and courageous in the kitchen. Balls to the wall baby!
That really sounds like something I would enjoy. I tried ones Scotch eggs with merguez. It was lovely. So with chorizo it must be great as well!
Whoa. Decadent. I’ve always wanted to make these. I could totally have one of these for breakfast! Thanks for sharing and I love the LRK twist on it!
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