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Delicious Toad in the Hole with sausages and Yorkshire pudding served with onion gravy.

Toad in the Hole

Toad in the Hole is a classic British dish featuring sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter. It's hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for chilly weather.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large large eggs at room temperature if possible
  • 1 cup milk whole milk gives the best texture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for the batter
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 6-8 good quality sausages medium-thick, can be cut in half
  • 2-3 tablespoons neutral oil or beef dripping for the pan
For the Gravy
  • 1 tablespoon butter to start the gravy
  • 2 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon flour to thicken the gravy
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • a splash Worcestershire sauce or mustard for added depth
  • 1 knob butter for gloss at the end
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced for gravy

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to a very hot 450°F (232°C) and place your heavy baking dish or skillet in the oven to heat.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, and salt until smooth. Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Par-cook the sausages in a frying pan for about 10 to 12 minutes until they start to brown.
  4. Add the oil or fat to the hot pan and return it to the oven until shimmering.
Baking
  1. Quickly pour the batter around the sausages in the hot pan.
  2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes without opening the oven door until the pudding is well risen and deep golden.
Making the Gravy
  1. While the Toad in the Hole bakes, sauté the sliced onion in the sausage pan over medium heat until soft and golden.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for a minute before slowly whisking in the stock.
  3. Simmer the gravy until thick enough to coat a spoon, then season with salt, pepper, and add Worcestershire sauce or mustard.
  4. Whisk in a knob of butter for gloss before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use oat or almond milk. For gluten-free, use a cup-for-cup gluten free flour blend. You can also add herbs or cheese to the batter for flavor enhancements.