Many of us enjoy cooking and sharing delectable meals with our loved ones when the Christmas season draws near. The sides frequently bring an added layer of coziness and nostalgia to the festive table, even when the traditional Christmas turkey or ham takes center stage. This year, think about putting a unique spin on your Christmas spread by serving these delicious French onion stuffing balls.
Christmas feasts have always included stuffing, which combines the flavors of bread, herbs, and numerous aromatics. This year, let’s add some French refinement to the classic stuffing by blending it with the rich, caramelized tastes of French onion soup.
Ingredients:
- 100g butter, chopped
- 4 shortcut bacon rashers, finely chopped
- 200g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (such as sage, thyme and parsley)
- 4 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 35g sachet salt-reduced French onion soup mix
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthways
Instructions:
- In a big skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the mushroom and bacon. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until butter is brown and melted. Add the herbs and garlic. Simmer for one minute, or until aromatic. Move to a bowl. Allow to cool for half an hour.
- Mix soup mix and breadcrumbs into mushroom mixture. Add pepper for seasoning.
- Set oven temperature to 200°C or 180°C with fan assistance. Use baking paper to line a baking tray.
- To the mixture, add the egg. Mix until well blended. Form mixture into 16 balls, using 2 level teaspoons at a time. 1 prosciutto slice should be wrapped around each ball. Transfer to the ready tray. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.