Toad in the Hole

Toad in the Hole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    102

Experience the delightful combination of juicy sausages nestled within a crispy, puffed Yorkshire pudding, all drenched in a luscious onion gravy. This recipe simplifies the traditional method, offering a safer and easier way to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    228 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    1062 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, cayenne, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, and milk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Whisk in water. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

02

Step

Prepare sausages: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and transfer to a buttered 9x12- or 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the oil from the skillet over the sausages; brush the oil over the bottom and up the sides of the dish.

03

Step

Start onion gravy: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced red onion and salt; sauté until softened and beginning to brown, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.

04

Step

Assemble and bake: While the onion is cooking, pour the batter evenly around the sausages in the baking dish. Place the dish in the center of a cold oven, then turn the temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Set a timer for 30 minutes.

05

Step

Finish onion gravy: While the toad in the hole bakes, stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar and simmer until the gravy thickens and reduces, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

06

Step

Serve: When the timer goes off, remove the toad in the hole from the oven; it should be beautifully browned and puffed. Spoon the onion gravy generously over the sausages and garnish with green onions and fresh chives. Serve immediately with extra gravy on the side.

For best results, ensure the batter rests for the full hour to allow the gluten to relax, resulting in a more tender Yorkshire pudding.
Don't be tempted to open the oven during baking, as this can cause the pudding to deflate.
Feel free to experiment with different types of sausages, such as Italian or chorizo, to add a unique twist to the dish.

Derrick Kuvalis

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 34 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Amber Schulist

    The batter came out perfectly smooth, and the pudding puffed up beautifully. The sausages were juicy and the gravy was the perfect complement.

  • Paolo Hand

    I added a splash of red wine to the gravy for extra depth of flavor, and it was amazing!

  • Juwan Mcdermott

    I was intimidated to try Toad in the Hole, but this recipe made it so approachable. My family loved it!

  • Delbert Fritsch

    This recipe is a game-changer! The cold oven method is so much easier and safer than the traditional way. The gravy is divine!

  • Syble Hackett

    The cold oven method is genius! I will never make Toad in the Hole any other way.

  • Zack Bins

    I used Italian sausages, and it added a delicious twist to the dish.

  • Jailyn Crona

    The resting time for the batter really makes a difference. Don't skip that step!

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