Sage & onion stuffing

• butter↗1 tbsp tbsp
• oil1 tbsp tbsp
• large onion↗1

  finely chopped

• bay leaf↗1
• garlic clove↗1

  crushed

• sage↗1½ tbsp dried or fresh tbsp

  finely chopped

• fresh breadcrumbs↗180g g
• large egg↗1

  lightly beaten

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.