TOAD IN THE HOLE

ahhhhh Breakfast! This is a great breakfast for a large family or Brunch! Toad in the hole is very satisfying and will "Stick to your ribs" !!

What you will need:

9x13 baking dish
10-12 of your favorite breakfast sausage links
appx 1 oz. of the sausage drippings
1/2 cup of flour
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 Cup of milk
1 teaspoon Italian dried herbs
freshly ground pepper (to taste)

brown the sausage links in a oven-proof dish in 425 degree oven - turning frequently to make sure all sides are evenly browned
While the sausages are browning- (5-10 minutes) make the batter. Sift flour into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and put the beaten eggs and 1/2 the milk. mix the flour into the eggs and milk gradually from the sides. Stir in remaining milk and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or wire-whisk until smooth.Stir in dry herbs and pepper (to taste).

Remove sausages from the oven and pour of all but appx. 1 oz of drippings. Now pour the batter into the dish with the sausages and continue to bake for 40-45 minutes or until the batter has risen and is brown and crips-Serve Immediately!
Normally I prepare this dish for "Champagne " Breakfast, but it is wonderful anytime with sunnyside-up or easy over eggs.......Not bad at lunch or dinner either!!