Hot Dog Toad in the Hole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 230C / 220 Fan Gas 8.

Step 2

Divide the dripping between four individual pie dishes, place in the oven to melt the dripping.

Step 3

Drain the sausages and cut in half to fit the dishes. Divide the hot dog pieces evenly between the pie dishes and cook for 5 - 10 minutes until they start to brown.

Step 4

Whilst the sausages are cooking, place the flour into a bowl and add the eggs, mix until smooth. Whisk in the milk in a little at a time, season with salt and pepper. You can also use a jug, or stick blender to make the batter.

Step 5

Once the pie dishes, oil and sausages are hot quickly pour one quarter of the batter into each dish over the sausages.

Step 6

Cook for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Step 7

Don’t be tempted to open the oven before the end of cooking time.

Step 8

Serve with onion gravy, mash and vegetables.

Step 9

For the gravy

Step 10

Pour the oil into a small saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry over a medium heat until golden. Add the flour and cook for a few minutes stirring all the time. Slowly add about half the stock, a little at a time, stirring well with each addition.

Step 11

Add the mustard and soy sauce and season to taste. Add more stock as needed until the gravy is the desired consistency.