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Devils on horseback stuffing recipe

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Inspired by the flavours of the classic British hors d'oeuvre – devils on horseback (that's dried fruit wrapped in bacon), these delicious Christmas stuffing balls are a must-try. Featuring succulent sausagemeat and fresh herbs, this is one side you'll want with your Christmas dinner. Why not make ahead and freeze, ready for the big day? See method

Makes 12
Takes 55 mins
150 calories / serving
Freezable
Dairy-free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
6 shallots, finely chopped
4 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves picked
2 fresh rosemary sprigs, needles picked and finely chopped
350g pack Tesco Finest pork sausagemeat
50g fresh breadcrumbs
6 medjool dates, destoned and chopped
12 large fresh sage leaves
6 smoked streaky bacon rashers, halved lengthways

Each serving contains

Energy
625kj
150kcal 8%
Fat
10g 14%
Saturates
3g 16%
Sugars
5g 5%
Salt
0.6g 10%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 8.8g Protein 5.6g Fibre 0.9g

Method

Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan and fry the shallots, thyme and rosemary for 10 mins until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix the sausagemeat, breadcrumbs, dates and herby shallots together until you have a soft, sticky consistency and the dates are evenly distributed. Shape into 12 even-sized balls, roughly 40g each, and place on a baking tray. Place a sage leaf on top of each stuffing ball, then wrap each one in a rasher of bacon.
Drizzle the stuffing balls with the remaining oil and roast for 25-30 mins, draining off and discarding any roasting juices halfway through cooking, until golden and cooked through.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

Freeze the uncooked stuffing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and cook as per step 3. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

See more Christmas dinner ideas

For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.