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Oatmeal toad in the hole

Oatmeal toad in the hole

How about cooking the family a delicious meal for just £2.63? You can with this lovely toad in the hole recipe!

Cost per serving: 66p

  • Preparation: 10 mins
  • Cooking: 25 mins
  • Serves: 4

What you need:

  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 454g pack low fat sausages
  • 100g plain flour
  • 50g medium oatmeal
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 200ml semi-skimmed milk

What you do:

  1. Preheat the oven to 220oC, gas mark 7.
  2. Place oil in a small roasting tin and add the sausages. Cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, place flour, oatmeal and seasoning in a large bowl and whisk in the eggs. Gradually whisk in the milk to form a batter.
  4. Pour over the sausages and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and risen.

Cook's tip:

Try using flavoured or herb sausages for a difference or add dried mixed herbs and mustard to the batter.

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