Scotch woodcock is a traditional savory snack or an open-faced sandwich originating from Scotland. It’s prepared with a combination of toasted bread, eggs, milk, anchovy paste, capers, parsley, and butter. The eggs, capers, parsley, and milk are whisked until blended, and the mixture is then cooked in butter over medium to low heat.

The anchovy paste is spread over toasted bread, then topped with the egg mixture and an anchovy fillet. This snack is served warm, often with a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chopped herbs on top. Just like Welsh rarebit, the name is misleading, as there is no woodcock bird in the sandwich at all.