Ham & Asparagus Toad-in-the-hole
This flavorful dish combines tender asparagus wrapped in savory ham with a light and fluffy herb-infused batter. Baked to golden perfection, it makes for a delightful meal paired wonderfully with a fresh green salad. Enjoy the delectable blend of textures and tastes in this elegant yet easy-to-make recipe.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 16 thick asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 140g self-raising flour
- 150ml milk
- 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs , such as parsley, dill and oregano
- 8 slices lean ham , halved
Instructions
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the asparagus spears in boiling salted water for 2 mins, drain and set aside on kitchen paper.
- Pour the oil into a 37cm x 26.5cm shallow roasting tin and place in the oven to heat up. Whisk the eggs, flour, milk and 150ml cold water together until smooth, or whizz in a food processor. Season and stir in the herbs.
- Wrap each asparagus spear in a piece of ham. Arrange them in the hot roasting tin and pour over the batter. Bake for 20 mins, or until risen and golden. Serve with a crunchy green salad.
Cook Time
22M
Prep Time
PT8M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 288 calories
- Fat Content: 12 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 28 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 19 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.84 milligram of sodium
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