Bacon & Citrus Crumb Stuffing
This savory stuffing recipe combines the rich flavors of bacon, onions, herbs, and citrus zest for a delicious side dish to accompany your festive turkey. The aromas of the thyme and citrus will fill your kitchen as the stuffing balls crisp up in the oven, adding a delectable touch to your holiday meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g cubetti di pancetta , bacon lardons or chopped bacon
- 6 onions , chopped
- 2 x 15g packs flat-leaf parsley , chopped
- 2 tsp thyme leaves
- 600g breadcrumbs
- zest 1 orange
- zest 2 lemons
- 2 tsp ground mace
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Dry-fry the lardons until crisp in a non-stick frying pan, then lift out with a slotted spoon and tip in the onions. Gently cook for 15-20 mins until really soft. Tip into a bowl with the lardons, herbs, breadcrumbs, zests, mace, eggs and plenty of seasoning, then mix well.
- Set aside about 450g of the stuffing for your turkey, then roll the rest to the size of golf balls. When the turkey comes out of the oven, roll the stuffing balls in the oil in a small roasting tin, then roast underneath the veg at 220C/200C fan/ gas 7, for 20 mins until golden and crisp.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 298 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 50 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 12 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.7 milligram of sodium
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