Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls Food

SAGE, LEEK & ONION BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then soften the onions, leek and celery for 15 mins with the pan covered. Put the sausagemeat into a bowl. Once the onion mix has cooled, tip onto the sausagemeat, add the sage, bread, egg and seasoning, then mix really well with your hands.
• Set aside 250g to stuff the turkey, then shape the rest into 16 balls, wrapping each with bacon. Sit these on a non-stick baking sheet, cover with foil, then bake for 15 mins. Uncover, then bake 30 mins more until the bacon is golden. Garnish with a sage sprig, if you like.

SAGE AND ONION STUFFING

Steps:

• Dice onions.
• Put them in a pan with just enough water to cover them and parboil.
• Chop the fesh sage finely, if using.
• Drain the onions.
• Mix fresh or powdered sage and oninons in a bowl with the bread crumbs.
• Melt butter, add to stuffing, and season to taste.
• Stuff the bird of your choice or cook at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes in a well greased pan.

SAGE AND ONION STUFFING

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

CHEESY SAGE & ONION STUFFING BALLS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 10 mins until tender. Add the leek and fry for another 10 mins until softened. Tip the vegetables into a bowl and leave to cool for a few minutes.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Stir the breadcrumbs, sage, parmesan and eggs into the vegetable mixture and combine using clean hands. Season with salt, pepper and a grating of nutmeg. Divide the mixture into 12 portions, dampen your hands and roll the portions into small balls between your palms. Place the stuffing balls on an oiled baking tray. Drizzle with another 1 tbsp oil and bake for 25-30 mins, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Grate over a little more cheese before serving.

SAUSAGE, SAGE & ONION STUFFING

Steps:

• Fry 2 sliced onions in 25g butter for 5 mins, then add 1 small diced Bramley apple and cook briefly.
• Cool, then mix with 800g Cumberland sausages, skins removed, the chopped handful of sage, 140g granary breadcrumbs and seasoning.
• Use to stuff the neck end of the bird, then roll any leftovers into balls. Or, pack the whole mixture into a 1kg loaf tin and top with extra sage leaves.
• Bake with turkey for 30-40 mins. Drain off any fat and serve sliced.