Recipe Finder blog
Toad in the Hole: Simple, hearty bake for weeknights
Classic toad in the hole: sausages baked in a light batter until puffed and golden. Easy, one-pan comfort food.
Why this recipe works
A classic British dish featuring sausages baked in a light, savory batter. It suits families, busy weeknights, or anyone wanting a comforting, easy-to-scale meal.
- toad in the hole recipe
- pork sausage bake
- british comfort food
- oven puff batter
- sausage roast
- home cooking for beginners
- parsley garnish optional
Key takeaways
One-pan dish with minimal prep.
Crispy batter seals in sausage juices.
Great for feeding a crowd or meal-prep.
Recipe guide
A classic British dish featuring sausages baked in a light, savory batter. It suits families, busy weeknights, or anyone wanting a comforting, easy-to-scale meal.
A reliable, weeknight-friendly bake that feeds a crowd.
- One-pan dish with minimal prep.
- Crispy batter seals in sausage juices.
- Great for feeding a crowd or meal-prep.
Brown and start sausages
Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F). Add oil and butter to a 20–22 cm ovenproof skillet and heat until sizzling. Prick sausages, brown in the hot skillet for 4–5 minutes, then roast in the oven for 5 minutes to finish cooking. Keep the sausages in the skillet.
Prepare the batter
Whisk flour, eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth and frothy. Rest batter for 5 minutes.
Bake and finish
Pour batter around the sausages in the hot skillet. Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Rest 2 minutes, garnish with parsley if using, then slice and serve.
Ingredients
- 4 whole large pork sausages
- 120 g plain flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 240 ml milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Pour oil and butter into a 20–22 cm ovenproof skillet and place in oven to heat until sizzling.
- Prick sausages a few times with a fork.
- Brown sausages in the hot skillet on the stove for 4–5 minutes, turning so they start to color. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 5 minutes to finish cooking. Remove skillet and keep sausages in it.
- Whisk flour, eggs, milk, salt and pepper together until smooth and slightly frothy; rest batter for 5 minutes.
- Pour batter evenly around and over the sausages in the hot skillet.
- Return skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the batter is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes so the batter settles.
- Scatter chopped parsley over the top if using and cut into portions to serve.
FAQs
Why brown the sausages before baking?
Sausages are brown in the pan first to develop flavor, then finished in the oven with the batter for a crisp, even bake.
Can I mix sausage varieties?
Yes. You can use just one type of sausage or mix mild and spicy for varied flavor.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
If you prefer gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and ensure the batter remains smooth and not overmixed.