10 twists on toad in the hole to make tonight

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Toad in the hole: what’s not to like? Juicy, sizzling sausages encased in golden, pillowy batter – with lashing of gravy, of course. But there’s more than one way to make it… Discover our best-ever easy toad in the hole recipe, plus plenty of twists on the classic. Chorizo-style sausages, chickpeas and sherry star in our Spanish-inspired take and we’ve got veggie versions with root veg, blue cheese and chilli.

Want the best hole for your toads? Rest the batter! This allows lots of time for the flour to properly absorb the liquid, the gluten to rest and any trapped air to slowly dissipate, resulting in a light, tender texture.

10 twists on toad in the hole to make tonight

10 terrific toad in the hole recipes

Squash and stilton veggie toad in the hole
This veggie toad in the hole replaces sausages with caramelised roasted squash, before being dotted with stilton and baked until gooey and oozing.

Cornbread toad in the hole
We’ve put a twist on the classic toad in the hole by baking the sausages in a beautifully light and fluffy cornbread.

Classic toad in the hole
This easy toad in the hole recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd – it makes enough for six. If you’ve got an air fryer, you can make it in there too – see the FAQs section of the recipe.

Big breakfast toad in the hole
A full English in yorkie batter? Why not! This big breakfast yorkshire pudding is studded with eggs, sausages, bacon and tomatoes for a knockout way to start the day.

Thyme and mustard toad in the hole
Add some oomph to the classic recipe with herby, aromatic thyme and punchy mustard.

Chorizo toad in the hole with kale and chickpeas
We’ve added a Spanish twist to toad in the hole by throwing in chorizo sausages, saffron and sherry.

Chipolata toad in the hole with creamed butternut squash
This chipolata version means a higher sausage-to-batter ratio and the creamed butternut squash spiked with tarragon is the perfect accompaniment.

Vegetarian carrot toad in the hole
This quick and easy vegetarian toad in the hole uses heritage carrots instead of bangers and a touch of chilli and spice for heat and colour.

Black pudding and Guinness toad in the hole
This toad in the hole recipe is made extra special with the addition of onions, black pudding and a Guinness batter.

Individual honey and mustard toad in the holes
Sausages are baked with mustard and honey before making into individual portions. Smart enough for a dinner party!