Toad in the Hole

Name: Toad in the Hole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 8 good-quality pork sausages; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or beef drippings; Onion gravy for serving

Published: July 2, 2026 | English Cuisine | ⏱ 45 min

Golden toad in the hole with sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter

Toad in the hole is the ultimate British comfort food — plump pork sausages baked in a golden, puffy Yorkshire pudding batter until crisp and risen. This simple, satisfying dish has been warming British hearts for generations and is a midweek dinner hero.

Recipe Info

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time35 min

Total Time45 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineEnglish

8 good-quality pork sausages
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or beef drippings
Onion gravy for serving

2 Instructions

Make the batter

Whisk flour and salt together. Make a well and add eggs, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in thyme and pepper. Rest the batter for 20 minutes.

Preheat the pan

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Add oil or dripping to a baking dish and heat in the oven for 5 minutes until sizzling hot.

Brown the sausages

Add sausages to the hot dish and return to the oven for 10 minutes, turning once, until partly browned.

Bake

Carefully pour the batter around the sausages. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the batter is dramatically risen, golden, and crispy. Do not open the oven during baking.

Serve

Serve immediately with onion gravy and mashed potatoes or vegetables.

Pro Tips

Resting the batter for 20 minutes is essential for a good rise.
Do not open the oven door while the toad is baking or it will deflate.
Use the hottest oven setting for the first 10 minutes, then reduce if the top is browning too quickly.

Nutrition Information

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	20g
Fat	28g
Saturated Fat	8g
Carbohydrates	36g
Fiber	1g
Sugar	4g
Sodium	760mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The batter needs to be rested, the dish must be sizzling hot when you add the batter, and the oven door must stay closed during baking.

Absolutely. Cumberland, Lincolnshire, or any good-quality pork sausage works. Try flavoured sausages like caramelized onion or herb for a twist.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 (141 votes)

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