Toad in the Hole

Finally, after what seems like months and months of oppressive, swampy DC heat - we’ve been able to enjoy a couple of days around 80 degrees.  That must mean that it’s time for some comfort food!!

Martha calls this dish, Baked Savory Pudding with Sausage and Tomatoes, but it’s known to everyone else as Toad in the Hole.  Oh, you haven't heard of Toad in the Hole?  Neither had my husband.  'Pudding?' He asked.  'And sausage?' From his look of disgust, he clearly thought it was going to be some type of vanilla pudding with sausage.  I had a good laugh and then explained it's sausages baked in Yorkshire Pudding.  Martha gussies up the traditional recipe by adding some tomatoes and scallions, but I decided to stick by the tried and true version as it’s renowned for being a child friendly recipe.  Plus, it's super easy. 

I used my ever-handy iron skillet to brown the sausages,

And then added the Yorkshire Pudding.  The recipe couldn't be easier!

Pop it in the oven until it's browned.

 Serve it with some brown gravy and et voila!

We had a friend over for dinner who had never heard of Toad in the Hole or Yorkshire Pudding and she loved it, as did Ben.  As for Benjamin... well, he did not.

Ali