Sausage-Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding with Creamy Mash & Onion Gravy
Experience a delightful twist on a classic British dish with this Sausage-Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding filled with creamy mashed potatoes and topped with rich onion gravy. This hearty meal combines the savory flavors of locally sourced beef sausages, fluffy Yorkshire pudding, and silky mashed potatoes seasoned with horseradish for a kick. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish showcases the best of traditional English comfort food in a stunning presentation that promises to impress your guests. Serve it with a side of seasonal greens for a complete meal.
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Servings
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Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
dripping
1 tablespoon (Heat in the roasting tray.)
plain flour
100 g (Whisk together with eggs and milk.)
eggs
3 (Use in the batter.)
milk
200 ml (Whisk into batter and add to mashed potatoes.)
beef sausages
8 (Choose the best quality from the butcher.)
salt and pepper
1 pinch each (Season to taste.)
potato
1 kg (Peeled and cubed for mashing.)
milk (for mash)
1 dash (Add to mashed potatoes.)
butter (for mash)
2 tablespoons (Melted into mashed potatoes.)
creamed horseradish
5 tablespoons (Stir into mashed potatoes.)
butter (for gravy)
1 tablespoon (Melted in the frying pan.)
olive oil
1 tablespoon (Mixed with butter for frying onions.)
red onions
3 (Peeled, halved, and sliced.)
whole garlic clove (optional)
1 (Crushed and added with onions.)
sage leaves
4 (Chopped for the gravy.)
sweet marsala wine or madeira wine
300 ml (Added to the onion gravy.)
Dijon mustard or coarse grain mustard
1 teaspoon (Stirred into the gravy.)
sea salt
1 pinch (Used to taste.)
fresh ground pepper
to taste (Used to taste.)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sausage-Stuffed Yorkshire Pudding with Creamy Mash?
This is a twist on a classic British dish featuring a large Yorkshire pudding filled with beef sausages and horseradish-seasoned mashed potatoes, topped with a rich onion gravy.
What type of sausages are best for this recipe?
The recipe recommends using high-quality beef sausages from a butcher for the best flavor and texture.
How many sausages are needed?
You will need 8 beef sausages for this recipe.
What ingredients are in the Yorkshire pudding batter?
The batter consists of 100g plain flour, 3 eggs, and 200ml of milk, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper.
What is the purpose of dripping in this recipe?
One tablespoon of dripping is heated in the roasting tray to ensure the Yorkshire pudding rises correctly and has a traditional flavor.
How do I make the mashed potatoes creamy?
The 1kg of peeled and cubed potatoes are mashed with 2 tablespoons of butter, a dash of milk, and 5 tablespoons of creamed horseradish for silkiness and flavor.
Why is horseradish added to the mashed potatoes?
Creamed horseradish is stirred into the mash to provide a spicy kick that complements the savory beef sausages.
What kind of onions are used for the gravy?
The gravy uses 3 red onions, which are peeled, halved, and sliced before being fried in butter and olive oil.
Is garlic included in the gravy?
One crushed whole garlic clove is optional but can be added with the onions for extra depth of flavor.
What type of wine is used for the onion gravy?
The recipe calls for 300ml of sweet Marsala wine or Madeira wine to create a rich, slightly sweet gravy base.
What kind of mustard is used?
You can use 1 teaspoon of either Dijon mustard or coarse grain mustard stirred into the gravy.
How is the sage prepared for the gravy?
Four fresh sage leaves should be chopped and added to the gravy mixture.
What kind of flour should I use for the batter?
Use plain flour (100g) rather than self-raising flour to ensure the correct Yorkshire pudding consistency.
How much milk is used in total?
200ml is used for the Yorkshire pudding batter, plus an additional dash for the mashed potatoes.
What fats are used for frying the onions?
A combination of 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil is used to fry the onions.
Can I use different seasonings?
The recipe suggests sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, along with sage and mustard for flavor.
How should the potatoes be prepared?
Peel and cube 1kg of potatoes before boiling and mashing them.
Is this a traditional British dish?
Yes, it is a creative take on British comfort food, combining elements of 'Toad in the Hole' and 'Bangers and Mash'.
What is the suggested side dish?
The recipe suggests serving this hearty meal with a side of seasonal greens.
How do I prepare the Yorkshire pudding batter?
Whisk the flour, eggs, and 200ml of milk together until smooth before adding to the hot roasting tray.
How much horseradish is required?
The recipe calls for 5 tablespoons of creamed horseradish.
Can I substitute the Marsala wine?
Madeira wine is the recommended alternative if sweet Marsala wine is unavailable.
What is the texture of the Yorkshire pudding?
When prepared correctly with hot dripping, the Yorkshire pudding should be light, fluffy, and crisp on the edges.
How do I handle the garlic?
The garlic clove should be crushed and added to the pan when frying the onions.
Is the salt used for the batter the same as for the gravy?
The recipe mentions a pinch of salt and pepper for the batter and sea salt for the gravy to enhance the different components.
How many onions are needed?
You will need 3 red onions for the gravy.
Can I use salted butter?
The recipe specifies butter; if using salted butter, you may want to adjust the amount of additional sea salt added to the mash and gravy.
What makes this a 'hearty' meal?
The combination of protein-rich beef sausages, starch from the potatoes, and the rich batter and gravy makes it a very filling dish.
What are the primary flavor profiles?
The dish features savory beef, sweet red onions, earthy sage, and a spicy kick from horseradish.
Should the sausages be cooked before putting them in the pudding?
While the raw JSON doesn't specify, standard British culinary practice often involves browning sausages before or during the pudding bake.