Description

Toad in the Hole Breakfast Sandwiches combine the traditional British dish of sausages baked in fluffy batter with a modern, handheld sandwich twist. This comforting and hearty breakfast option is quick to prepare, versatile, and perfect for all ages. Packed with savory flavors, protein, and a satisfying crunch, these sandwiches make mornings exciting and are ideal for meal prep or brunch.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Batter Ingredients

6 breakfast sausages (your favorite type)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
1 cup cold milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)

Other Ingredients

4 eggs (fried sunny side up, scrambled, or poached)
4 slices bread (fresh or toasted)
Optional: cheddar cheese slices
Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives)
Optional: mustard or ketchup for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cold milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly runny. The batter should be lighter than pancake batter but thick enough to cling around the sausages during cooking.
Cook the Sausages: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausages for 7 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and keep warm.
Dip and Cook the Batter with Sausages: Reduce the skillet heat slightly. Pour the batter over and around the sausages in the skillet. Cover and cook until the batter is set and lightly browned underneath, puffing up to form the characteristic ‘hole’ around each sausage.
Add Eggs: While the batter cooks, fry eggs to your desired doneness—sunny side up is ideal—or scramble or poach them as you prefer.
Assemble the Sandwich: Lightly toast the bread slices. Layer one slice with the cooked toad in the hole (sausage and batter together), top with the fried egg, add slices of cheese if desired, then cover with another slice of bread. Press gently and serve warm.

Notes

Use cold milk in the batter for a fluffier texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and a nice crust on sausages.
Preheat the skillet well before adding batter for an even golden crust.
Cook eggs exactly to your liking; runny yolks add creamy texture to the sandwich.
Toast bread lightly to keep it crisp yet soft enough to meld with fillings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Skillet cooking and assembly
Cuisine: British-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 210 mg

Keywords: Toad in the Hole, Breakfast Sandwich, British Breakfast, Sausage Sandwich, Hearty Breakfast, Easy Breakfast, Gluten-Free Breakfast, Vegetarian Breakfast Options