Toad in the hole
A comforting batter-baked sausage dish perfect for a family dinner.
Allergens: contains cereals containing gluten, eggs, milk. Brands differ, so always check the labels on what you buy.
Per serving (approx.): 35g carbs · 4g sugars · 1g fibre. Estimates for carb counting, not medical advice. If you have diabetes, follow your GP or dietitian's advice.
Not every ingredient has a checked price at Asda, Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, so they aren't compared here yet (more are checked every day). Lidl doesn't publish prices online, so it can't be compared.
Ingredients and prices
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| Ingredient | Tesco | Sainsbury's | Morrisons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausagesnot compared | – | – | – |
| Plain flouruse 200g | £0.801.5kg · £0.05 per 100g | £0.45500g · £0.09 per 100g | £0.53480g · £0.11 per 100g |
| Eggspack 6 pack · use 2 | £1.80£0.30 each | £2.40£0.40 each | £1.80£0.30 each |
| Semi skimmed milkuse 300ml | £0.85568ml · £0.15 per 100ml | £0.85568ml · £0.15 per 100ml | £0.85568ml · £0.15 per 100ml |
| Basket total (full packs) | £3.45 | £3.70 | £3.18 |
| Cost of what this recipe uses | £1.15 | £1.43 | £1.27 |
| Per serving | £0.29 | £0.36 | £0.32 |
Not compared (a price wasn't found at every shop, so it isn't in the totals): Pork sausages.
From your cupboard
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Prices checked on 5 October 2026 from each supermarket's own listing or a price-comparison site. Each shop's unit price (or pack size) is shown under its price, and "cost of what this recipe uses" compares like with like (tap a price to see its source). Cheapest in each row is ticked. Prices, offers and pack sizes change; loyalty-card prices are not included unless stated.
Method
The method is written for 4. For a different number, use the amounts in the table above.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Grease a 20cm x 30cm ovenproof dish with 1 tbsp vegetable oil. N/A
- Cut the sausages into 4 equal pieces. Place them in the ovenproof dish. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. Oven: 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6 The sausages should be lightly browned and cooked through.
- While the sausages are baking, make the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. N/A
- Remove the sausages from the oven and pour the batter over them, ensuring they are fully coated. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes. Oven: 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6 The batter should be golden and crispy on top, and the sausages should be cooked through.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the toad in the hole to a serving dish. N/A
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. N/A
- To store leftovers, cool the toad in the hole within 1–2 hours, then portion into airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours or freeze for up to 1 month. When reheating, place the portion in a microwave‑safe dish and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 1–2 minutes until steaming hot throughout. Reheat only once. N/A
Tips
- To make it cheaper, use turkey or chicken sausages instead of pork.
- To batch-cook and portion for the week, prepare the batter and sausages in advance, then freeze the batter and sausages separately. When ready to cook, thaw the batter and sausages in the fridge overnight, then follow the instructions above.
- To reheat safely, always cool leftovers completely before storing, and reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout.
Nothing wasted: your leftover ingredients
Supermarkets sell set pack sizes, so you'll have some ingredients left. Here's how to keep them, and other recipes here that use them up.
- Pork sausages · about 600g left
Freeze the raw meat you don't use, well wrapped and labelled, before its use-by date. Defrost in the fridge and cook within 24 hours. Use it in: Sheet Pan Sausage & Veg, One-Pot Sausage and Pasta, Paella with chicken and chorizo. - Plain flour · about 1.3kg left
Dry stores keep for months sealed in the cupboard, so nothing goes to waste. Use it in: Banana muffins, Ginger Cake, Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries. - Semi skimmed milk · about 700ml left
Keep in the fridge and use by the date on the pack; milk can also be frozen. Use it in: Rich Chocolate Mousse, Beef and Ale Pie, Banana muffins.
Storing leftovers
Cool leftovers and put them in the fridge or freezer within 1–2 hours. Eat fridge leftovers within 2 days, or freeze them. Defrost in the fridge and reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through (Food Standards Agency guidance).