Description
Christmas toad in the hole is a festive twist on traditional comfort food, combining savory turkey bacon and chipolata sausages enveloped in a fluffy Yorkshire pudding batter. This hearty dish is perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing warmth and cheer to your table while impressing friends and family with its unique presentation. With easy preparation steps and customizable options, this recipe makes an ideal choice for cozy winter meals or festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175g plain flour
- 4 large eggs
- 300ml full-fat milk
- 6 rashers smoked turkey bacon
- 12 chipolata sausages
- 2 onions
- 200g sage and onion stuffing
- 200g Brussels sprouts
- Oil for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
- In a large bowl, sift the flour and create a well. Beat together eggs and milk, pour into the well, and mix until smooth. Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare pigs in blankets by wrapping turkey bacon around each sausage.
- Heat oil in a roasting tin; add pigs in blankets, onion wedges, and stuffing balls. Roast for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the gravy, sauté sliced onions with butter and olive oil until tender, stir in flour, then gradually add chicken stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Brussels sprouts and leeks to the tin, then pour batter over everything. Bake for another 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve hot with onion gravy drizzled on top alongside cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better batter consistency. Preheat your roasting tin to achieve maximum puffiness in the Yorkshire pudding. Experiment with different vegetables or sausages for varied flavors.