Toad in the Hole
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 22, 2026Share
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4 large eggs
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
0.75 cup whole milk
0.25 cup cold water
0.25 cup vegetable oil
4 links pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 large red onion, minced
kosher salt to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste
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Step 1 (Combine 4 large eggs, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 pinches cayenne pepper, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 0.75 cup whole milk in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add 0.25 cup cold water and whisk again. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.)
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Step 2 (Heat 0.25 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 links pork sausage until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a buttered 9x12- or 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the oil over the sausages and brush it on the dish.)
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Step 3 (Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add 1 large red onion, minced, and kosher salt. Cook until the onion is soft and starting to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.)
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Step 4 (Pour the batter in and around the sausages. Place the dish in a cold oven and set the temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Set the timer for 30 minutes.)
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Step 5 (Stir 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the skillet with the onions. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Simmer until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons raw spring onions and adjust seasoning.)
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Step 6 (Remove the Toad in the Hole from the oven when the timer goes off. It should be browned and puffed. Spoon the gravy over the sausages.)
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Step 7 (Serve with extra gravy and garnish with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 31g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 228mg
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Sodium 1062mg
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Total Carbohydrate 37g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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