Indulge in the classic British comfort food with this delicious toad-in-the-hole recipe. Featuring sausages nestled in a crispy Yorkshire pudding batter, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with loved ones. Serve it with onion gravy and roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 8 pork sausages
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the sausages in a baking dish and roast for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Remove the sausages from the oven and pour the batter over them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pudding has risen and turned golden brown.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onions until soft.
- Add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, simmer for 10 minutes to make the gravy.
- Serve the toad-in-the-hole with the onion gravy and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The name 'toad-in-the-hole' is believed to have originated in the 18th century and refers to the sausages peeking out of the golden pudding batter.
Traditional toad-in-the-hole was originally made with leftover scraps of meat, but modern versions use sausages for a meatier texture.