If you've never heard of it before, toad in the hole is a traditional British dish consisting of a savory Yorkshire pudding batter baked around pork sausages. It's exactly what you need if you're craving something cheap, comforting, and deliciously homemade.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper. Crack the eggs over the flour. Add the milk, melted butter and mustard powder.
Whisk until smooth with a hand mixer or whisk.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it stand for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Grease a casserole dish with the canola oil and put it in the oven for 5 minutes to preheat it.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet to medium-high, add a touch of oil and brown the sausages.
Place browned sausages into the pre-heated baking dish.
Pour the batter into the baking dish, over the sausages. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and risen. Do not open the oven while baking for at least the first 20 minutes or it might not rise properly. Keep an eye on it.
Serve the Toad in the Hole.
Notes
Serving: One popular addition would be to serve it with onion gravy, adding an extra punch of flavor and some savory sauce to go with it.
Pro Tip: It's important to let the batter rest so that the Yorkshire pudding rises properly and has a more airy texture.
Fridge storage: In order to store leftovers, you need to let it cool first. Transfer it to a covered container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer storage: You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Make sure to cover it well with plastic wrap and into a freezer bag.
To Reheat: It can be reheated in the oven from frozen. Cover it with foil and pop it in the oven at 350ºF for about 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through. If desired, you can remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes to let the Yorkshire pudding get nice and crispy again. If you reheat it in the microwave it can become soggy.