Toad in the hole is a perfect solution as a simple and tasty classic English dish. The result is a fantastic flavor and texture combination of fatty sausage links, crispy, puffed, tender Yorkshire pudding, and savory onion gravy.
You can use any kind of meat you want. Historically, this recipe has also been prepared using other meats, such as rump steak and lamb’s kidney.
Summary of Toad in the Hole Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Additional Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1hr 55 mins
- Servings: 4 servings
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: UK
Toad in the Hole Recipe Ingredients
For the batter:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup of whole milk
- ¼ cup of cold water
For the sausages:
- ¼ cup of vegetable oil
- 4 links of pork sausage
For the onion gravy:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 large red onion, minced
- kosher salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of Onions, spring or scallions (including tops and bulb), raw
- 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh chives, or to taste
Toad in the Hole Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
Firstly, combine all the ingredients of the batter and whisk thoroughly until it becomes very smooth and no lumps remain. Then cover and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2: Prepare Sausages
Now, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add sausages then cook until browned from both sides. Then remove from the heat and transfer to a buttered baking dish. Next, pour oil from the skillet over the sausages and brush oil with a brush all over the bottom and also up the sides of the dish.
Step 3: Bake the Batter
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; saute until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. When the onion gravy is done, stir in the flour and again cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Add Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar and simmer until gravy thickens about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and stir in the green onions. Adjust taste and seasoning.
Step 4: Prepare the Gravy
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; saute until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. When the onion gravy is done, stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Add Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar and simmer until gravy thickens about, 5 minutes. Lower the heat and stir in the green onions. Adjust taste and seasoning.
Step 5: Serve the Meal
Finally, you can serve the meal with extra gravy. And enjoy your breakfast!
Nutrition Fact
- Calories: 183
- Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 196mg
- Protein: 9g
