Toad in the Hole Recipe

Name: Toad in the Hole Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 6 Pork Sausages; 4 eggs; 4 ounces of flour; 25 ml of olive oil; 100 ml of full fat milk

By Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

Toad in the hole is sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding batter, where the name came from is a bit more of a mystery.

This recipe is a simple idea probably created as some sort of way to make a cheap and filling meal on a tight budget. You just need to make the perfect Yorkshire pudding batter.

The only way to look at this dish is that the Sausages are the toads and the Yorkshire Pudding is the hole, it is up to you what type of Sausage (Toad) you want to use but there are plenty to choose from or you could make your own Sausages. ...

Origins of Toad in the Hole
The dish known as Toad in the Hole has its roots deeply embedded in British culinary history, with its origins tracing back to the 18th century.

This traditional meal consists of sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter, a combination that reflects the resourcefulness of British households during times of economic hardship.

The name itself is somewhat whimsical, with various theories suggesting it may refer to the sausages resembling toads peeking out of their burrows, or perhaps it is a playful nod to the dish's rustic nature.

Initially, Toad in the Hole was a way to stretch limited ingredients, allowing families to enjoy a hearty meal without excessive expense.

Over the years, it has evolved from a simple, utilitarian dish into a beloved comfort food, often served with rich onion gravy and seasonal vegetables, showcasing the enduring appeal of traditional British fare.

Today, it remains a staple in many homes and pubs across the UK, celebrated for its satisfying flavours and nostalgic connections to the past.

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Serves: Two

Medium

Cook in: 35 min

Prep: 35 min

What equipment do you need ?

Baking Dish

Wire Whisk

Measuring Jug

weighing scales

What is Toad in the Hole

Toad in the hole is an 18th century English dish consisting of Sausages baked in a Yorkshire Pudding Batter , not surprisingly then that the dish has it's roots in the North of England.

The exact origins of Toad in the hole are a bit unclear, but traditionally the dish is served with Onion gravy and Vegetables.

Toad in the hole was created as a way to stretch out the meat in the poor houses.

How to make Toad in the Hole

Cuisine: UK, English

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

6 Pork Sausages
4 eggs *
4 ounces of flour
25 ml of olive oil
100 ml of full fat milk

* Contains eggNut free

Health & Nutrition:
This is based on 2 sausages
216g

Calories: 560High
Protein: 22g
Fat: 42gHigh
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0.7g
Sugar: 9.7gHigh

High sugarHigh fatHigh calories

Cost to make:
£2.76 / $3.49 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

First thing to do is make a quality Yorkshire Pudding Mix. Get the Eggs cracked and into a bowl.
Mix with a fork.
Add the Flour and combine with the eggs until a thick batter is formed.
Add the Olive oil and the Milk to the Batter.
Mix well with a fork or a whisk until small bubbles are formed .
Leave the mix to rest for 30 minutes.

Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil into an oven dish.
Cut your sausages in half and get them in the dish, cook in the oven @ 180 c for 10 minutes.
Remove the sausages and cover them with the Yorkshire pudding Batter.
Turn the oven to 200 c , return the dish and cook for another 25 minutes or until the batter is well risen

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Chefs Tips

Try this with different types of Sausage.

I like a nice spicy Cumberland sausage in mine.

Variations

None

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