Christmas Toad in the Hole
Christmas toad in the hole is a festive twist on a beloved classic that combines the heartiness of a Yorkshire pudding with flavorful turkey bacon and chipolata sausages. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy winter evenings, this dish offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will leave everyone raving. The crispy edges of the Yorkshire pudding contrast beautifully with the savory sausage and tender vegetables, making it a satisfying centerpiece for your holiday table. Serve it hot with rich onion gravy and cranberry sauce for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 175g plain flour
- 4 large eggs
- 300ml full-fat milk
- 6 rashers smoked turkey bacon
- 12 chipolata sausages
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 onions
- 200g sage and onion stuffing, rolled into 8 balls
- 200g Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 2 small-medium leeks, trimmed and cut into 1–2cm thick slices
- 25g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 500ml good-quality chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.
- In a bowl, sift flour and create a well; beat eggs and milk together, then pour into the well. Whisk until smooth, add mustard, season, and let rest.
- Wrap each chipolata with halved turkey bacon.
- Heat oil in a roasting tin; add wrapped sausages, onion wedges, and stuffing balls; roast for 20 minutes until golden.
- In a frying pan, sauté sliced onions with butter, olive oil, and thyme; add flour and gradually pour in stock to make gravy.
- After roasting, add Brussels sprouts and leeks to the tin; roast another 5 minutes.
- Pour batter around the ingredients in the tin; bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until puffed up and golden.
- Serve hot with onion gravy and cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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