Herby Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

• 70 g unsalted butter
• 6 shallots, chopped small
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• about 10 to 12 sage leaves, roughly chopped
• 400 g sausage meat
• 100 g breadrumbs
• 1 apple, grated (e.g., Granny Smith)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• small handful of freshly chopped parsley

Method

1. Place a frying pan over medium heat and add 70 g of unsalted butter.
2. Once melted, add the diced shallots and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Add the chopped garlic, chopped sage, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried thyme, and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and leave to cool.
5. In a mixing bowl, add 400 g of sausage meat, 100 g of breadrumbs, and grated apple.
6. Add the cooled onion mixture, season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly with hands until fully incorporated.
7. Place the mixture into a roasting tray or dish, packing it loosely and breaking it up on top for crispy bits.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C fan for about 45 minutes until golden on top and cooked through.