Sage and Onion Stuffing
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Sage and Onion Stuffing
Description
The recipe begins by melting butter in a pan and gently cooking finely chopped onions until softened but not browned. These onions are mixed with dried sage and breadcrumbs to infuse herbal flavor and create textural substance. Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, the mixture is bound with whisked egg ensuring the stuffing holds shape.
After cooling slightly, the mixture is shaped into small balls and placed in a greased dish. Baking at moderate oven temperature yields stuffing balls with a golden crust and tender crumb inside. This method ensures even cooking and a sturdy texture suitable for serving alongside roasts or in stuffing bags.
The combination of buttery onions and sage delivers classic savory flavor, with the egg breadcrumb base providing structure. These stuffing balls can be served as a side or accompaniment in traditional holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 200 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon sage dried
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 egg whisked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5.
- Heat 2 tablespoon Butter in a frying pan on a low heat. Once melted cook 1 Onion until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Once cooked, put in a bowl with 200 g Breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon Dried sage and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Add 1 Egg and mix well again.
- Allow to cool and then roll into 10 balls. Place into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2balls | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.