Sage and onion stuffing balls

An easy veggie stuffing that can be prepared in advance. If cooking from frozen allow an extra 5-10 minutes in the oven.

Ingredients

• 40g/1½oz butter
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 8 sage leaves, finely chopped
• 125g/4½oz fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 free-range egg, beaten
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

2. Heat a frying pan until medium hot, add the butter, onions and sage and fry gently for five minutes until softened.

3. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the softened onions and mix to combine. Add the egg and season with salt and black pepper.

4. Mix well then form into golf-ball sized balls and place on a roasting tray. (If making in advance, the stuffing can be frozen at this stage.) Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until crisp.