Description
This classic Sage and Onion Stuffing recipe offers a perfect blend of fresh herbs, sautéed onions, and celery combined with buttery breadcrumbs. Baked to a crisp golden finish, it makes a delicious side dish ideal for festive meals and everyday dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Breadcrumbs
- 250g / 9oz White Sandwich Bread (preferably 1-2 days old)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 large White Onions, finely diced (approx 200g/7oz each)
- 1 large rib of Celery, finely diced
- 2 large cloves of Garlic, finely diced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Sage, finely diced
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme, finely diced
Other Ingredients
- 5 tbsp / 75g Butter, diced into cubes
- 80ml / 1/3 cup Vegetable Stock
- Oil Spray, as needed
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F to prepare for baking the stuffing.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Place the bread in a food processor and blitz into coarse breadcrumbs. You may need to work in batches to ensure even processing.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and gently sweat them down until soft and lightly golden, which takes about 15 minutes. This slow cooking helps develop sweetness in the onions.
- Add Herbs and Garlic: Stir in the finely diced garlic, fresh sage, and thyme, and continue frying for an additional 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the vegetable stock, then add the breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until the breadcrumbs are fully coated with the butter and stock mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Spray the baking dish with oil to prevent sticking. Transfer the breadcrumb mixture into the dish, pressing down gently with a wooden spoon to level the surface.
- Top and Bake: Spray the top of the stuffing liberally with oil for a crisp finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is crisp and deep golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the stuffing to rest for a few minutes after baking before serving to let it set slightly.
Notes
- This recipe showcases an easy and delicious method to make classic sage and onion stuffing with fresh herbs and savory vegetables.
- Using slightly stale bread helps the stuffing to hold together better and absorb flavors more effectively.
- Taking time to slow-cook onions enhances their sweetness and depth of flavor in the stuffing.
- Oil spray helps achieve a crisp golden top during baking without adding excess fat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 4.65 g
- Sodium: 388 mg
- Fat: 11.15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.445 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.821 g
- Trans Fat: 0.399 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.43 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 4.57 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
