Glamorgan Sausages

Name: Glamorgan Sausages
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Welsh
Ingredients: 150g Caerphilly cheese, grated; 150g fresh white breadcrumbs; 2 leeks, very finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp English mustard; 3 eggs (1 whole for mix, 2 beaten for coating); Salt and black pepper; Extra breadcrumbs for coating; Vegetable oil for frying

Selsig Morgannwg (SEL-sig mor-GAN-oog)

Cheese and Leek Sausages

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 321 kcal

Golden, crispy vegetarian sausages made from Caerphilly cheese, leeks, and fresh breadcrumbs, shaped by hand and fried until crunchy.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 17.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

frying pan mixing bowl grater

Presentation Guide

Vessel: warm plate

Garnishes: parsley sprig, lemon wedge

Accompaniments: tomato chutney, green salad

Ingredients

150g Caerphilly cheese, grated
150g fresh white breadcrumbs
2 leeks, very finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp English mustard
3 eggs (1 whole for mix, 2 beaten for coating)
Salt and black pepper
Extra breadcrumbs for coating
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Mix grated cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped leeks, parsley, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2
Bind with one whole beaten egg until the mixture holds together.
3
Divide into 8 portions and shape each into a sausage shape.
4
Dip each sausage in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
5
Fry in shallow oil over medium heat for 8-10 min, turning regularly until golden all over.
6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with salad or chutney.

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Did You Know?

Glamorgan sausages contain no meat at all, making them one of the oldest vegetarian "sausage" recipes in British cuisine.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

frying pan
mixing bowl
grater

Garnishing

parsley sprig, lemon wedge

Accompaniments

tomato chutney, green salad

The Story Behind Glamorgan Sausages

Named after the historic county of Glamorgan in South Wales, these cheese sausages date to at least the 1850s, when Glamorgan was renowned for its native white cattle and the cheese they produced. George Borrow described them in Wild Wales (1862). When the original Glamorgan cheese disappeared, cooks substituted Caerphilly.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or supper 📜 Origins: 19th century

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