Why do people call toad in hole when its not got toad in it???

Question

Why do people call toad in hole when its not got toad in it???

Answer 1

The origin of the name 'Toad-in-the-Hole' is vague. Most suggestions are that the dish's resemblance to a toad sticking its little head out of a hole provide the dish with its somewhat unusual name

Answer 2

Probably the same reason as when you ask for 'spotted d**k' you don't come away with a nasty disease!

Answer 3

Because 'bangers under batter' doesn't sound so appetizing! Another name is 'pigs in a blanket'.