Toad in the Hole

"Savoury, spicy, British breakfast dish. I doubt that you have eaten sausage prepared in this fashion."
 
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photo by The 500 Chef photo by The 500 Chef
photo by The 500 Chef
photo by The 500 Chef photo by The 500 Chef
photo by Papa D 1946-2012 photo by Papa D 1946-2012
Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
1 pound
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 lb sausage (links or sliced patties, seasoned with sage or other herbs, OR vegetarian sausages, seasoned to your)
  • 4 ounces flour
  • 1 egg (or equivalent egg substitute)
  • 10 ounces milk
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directions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 (220 C/ Gas 7).
  • Place butter and sausages in a 10" x 12" roasting pan.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, or until they are done to your liking.
  • Sift the flour into a bowl.
  • Break in the egg.
  • Gradually add half the milk, beating to form a smooth batter.
  • Pour in the remaining milk and beat until quite smooth.
  • Alternatively, add the flour, milk and egg to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the roasting pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the batter is well risen and golden.

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Reviews

  1. This was easy to make and good although next time I make it I will serve it with something sweet like fruit. I really like the way it looked.
     
  2. Easy and so tasty.Try it with a basic onion sauce. delicious, a real tummy filler. The kids loved it.
     
  3. I did the British thing and poured some Bisto gravy over the cooked sausages. This was a hit at the Sunday breakfast table.
     
  4. Glad that many of you like one of our national dishes, surprised to see it described as a breakfast dish though, every one I know has it for dinner! Usually with mashed potatoes, fried / roasted onions & a veg of your choice.
     
  5. I am sorry to to hear that this Main course meal is described as a breakfast meal,It is still a great recipe,but should be served up with creamy mash potatoes and lashings of gravy for DINNER/LUNCH..
     
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