Sage and onion stuffing
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- plus cooling time
- Easy
- Makes 12 balls (serves 4)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1½ tbsp dried or fresh sage, finely chopped
- 180g fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion, bay and a pinch of salt gently for 15 mins over a low heat until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the garlic and sage and fry for 1 min. Leave to cool for 10 mins.
- STEP 2
Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Stir the breadcrumbs and beaten egg through the onion mixture. Season to taste. Divide into 12 balls, weighing for accuracy, if you like. Bake on a flat baking sheet lined with parchment for 25-30 mins or until golden brown. Serve as part of a roast dinner.
