Pigs in blankets toad in the hole

Name: Pigs in blankets toad in the hole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 125 g plain four; 2 large free range eggs; 150 ml whole milk; 3 tbsp rapeseed oil; 324 g pack 8 honey & rosemary pork chipolatas or 8 pigs in blankets; 2 small red onions, cut into wedges; 2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked, plus extra to serve

If you thought pigs in blankets couldn’t get any better, think again. In our Let’s Cook YouTube series, Katie Bishop combines them with another old-school favourite, toad in the hole, for the ultimate comfort-craving dinner. Give this combo a try yourself, then discover more of our Let's Cook recipes. Follow Katie on Instagram

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Source of protein

Serves4
CourseMain meal
Prepare10 mins
Cook40 mins
Total time50 mins
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125g plain four
2 large free range eggs
150ml whole milk
3 tbsp rapeseed oil
324g pack 8 honey & rosemary pork chipolatas or 8 pigs in blankets
2 small red onions, cut into wedges
2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked, plus extra to serve

For the batter, sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the centre, then add the eggs. Mix the milk with 150ml cold water in a jug, then pour it over the eggs and whisk everything into the flour until you have a smooth batter. Season, cover and set aside at room temperature to rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºCfan/ gas 6. Add the oil to a metal or enamel roasting tin (about 20x30cm), then add the chipolatas or pigs in blankets. Tip in the onion wedges, toss well to coat, then roast for 5 minutes.
Increase the heat to 230ºC/210ºC fan/ gas 8 and cook for 5 minutes more until sizzling. Remove the tin from the oven, sprinkle in the thyme leaves, then carefully pour in the rested batter (try to avoid pouring it directly over the sausages, as you want them on top of the finished batter).
Return to the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes more, or until the batter is well risen and golden brown. Serve straight from the oven, sprinkled with more thyme. Delicious with piping hot gravy and seasonal greens on the side, if you like.

Cook’s tip

Up the festive ante and make mini Yorkshire puds with the batter. Add 1 tsp oil to each section of a 12-hole muffin tin, then cook in an oven preheated to 230ºC/210ºC fan/gas 8 for 5 minutes until smoking hot. Add the batter and cook for 20-25 minutes until risen.

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