Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages and Mini Toad in the Holes: A Perfect Party Appetizer

Honey mustard cocktail sausages and mini toad in the holes are a delicious and easy-to-make party appetizer that will be sure to please everyone. The sausages are coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, while the toad in the holes are made with Yorkshire pudding batter. Both dishes can be cooked in advance and reheated before serving, making them a great option for busy hosts.

Ingredients for Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages:

* 1 pound cocktail sausages
* 1/2 cup honey mustard
* 1/4 cup brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions for Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cocktail sausages, honey mustard, brown sugar, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
3. Spread sausages on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Ingredients for Mini Toad in the Holes:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 12 cocktail sausages

Instructions for Mini Toad in the Holes:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Grease a muffin tin with vegetable oil.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fill muffin tins 1/3 full with batter. Place a cocktail sausage in the center of each muffin tin.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Serving Suggestions:

Honey mustard cocktail sausages and mini toad in the holes can be served as an appetizer or main course. They are also great for parties and potlucks. Serve with additional honey mustard for dipping.

Tips:

* For a sweeter flavor, use a sweeter honey mustard.
* For a spicier flavor, use a spicy honey mustard.
* If you don't have cocktail sausages, you can use regular sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces.
* If you don't have a muffin tin, you can use a mini loaf pan. Just fill the loaf pan 1/3 full with batter and place a cocktail sausage in the center of each loaf.
* These dishes can be made in advance and reheated before serving. To reheat, simply place the sausages and toad in the holes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.