Herby toad in the hole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This family favourite marries meaty sausages with robust herbs and traditional, comforting Yorkshire pudding

  • Prep:10 mins
    Cook:40 mins
  • Serves 4
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 552
  • fat 32g
  • saturates 10g
  • carbs 40g
  • sugars 5g
  • fibre 1g
  • protein 28g
  • salt 1.9g

Ingredients

  • 140g plain flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 300ml milk
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 Cumberland sausages
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 4 rosemary sprigs

Tip

For best results
Get the fat as hot as possible before adding the batter, and don’t peep in the oven during the first 20-25 minutes of cooking.

Method

  1. Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9. In a food processor, combine the flour, eggs, milk, mustard and some salt and pepper, blitz until smooth, then leave to rest for 30 mins.

  2. Pour the oil into a metal roasting tin about 30 x 23cm and 7.5cm deep. Brush the oil all over the sides and bottom, then place in the oven. When the roasting tin is very hot and smoking, place the sausages inside, evenly spread out, and cook for 5 mins.

  3. Give the rested batter a stir and pour into the really hot tin – take care as it may spit. Quickly sprinkle over the sage leaves and rosemary, then place in the middle of the oven. Do not open the door for 25 mins, then check – if needed, cook for a further 5-10 mins. Cook until puffed up and brown and the batter is completely cooked through. Serve straight from the dish.

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