Make-ahead stuffing recipes
Jump-start your Christmas cooking or Sunday roast with some make-ahead stuffing. All of these recipes can be made-ahead, either in full or in part, while some, looking at you sourdough stuffing balls, can be made and frozen up to a month in advance.
Need a make-ahead vegetarian stuffing? Start with this sweet potato, ciabatta and chestnut idea.
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Sausage, sage, prune and onion stuffing
The best stuffing? Sage and onion stuffing or sausage and prune stuffing. This one contains both, making it the ultimate recipe.
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Air fryer mushroom and chestnut stuffing balls
These umami-rich stuffing balls are a great addition to Christmas dinner. Make in advance and air-fry 15 minutes before you dish up.
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Prune and potato stuffing
Try something different this Christmas, with Debora Robertson's French style prune and potato stuffing. You can stuff the bird with it or serve it on the side.
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Vegetarian Christmas dinners
Sourdough stuffing balls
These zingy sourdough stuffing balls are a vibrant alternative to the heavy, traditional versions. Great with turkey, chicken or goose.
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Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing
Get ready for Christmas with this make-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Freeze, then defrost when ready to bake.
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Gill Meller recipes
Sausage, sage and apple stuffing
Gill Meller's sausage and apple stuffing is an ideal companion for turkey. The rich stuffing is made with sausagemeat, chicken livers and bay.
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Cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls
Looking for a freeze-ahead stuffing recipe for Christmas? Our fruity cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls can be made 3 months ahead.
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Sweet potato, ciabatta and chestnut stuffing
This sweet potato, ciabatta and chestnut stuffing bake ticks all the boxes for a smashing roast dinner, and will satisfy both veggies and meat-eaters alike.
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Baked pork, almond and marsala stuffing with bread sauce topping
The lovechild of stuffing and bread sauce. You can make this recipe as a side or have it on its own with a salad.
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Sausage and bacon stuffing balls
Create crispy Christmas stuffing balls with this easy throw-it-all-in recipe. The sausage and bacon recipe is packed with fruit for a festive touch.
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Chestnut and pork stuffing
This chestnut and pork stuffing recipe is laden with sausagmeat, pork mince, earthy chestnuts and crispy pancetta - a warming and festive combination.
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Sausage stuffing balls
Use the leftover sausagement stuffing from Christmas Day for this sausage stuffing ball recipe.
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Cranberry and apricot stuffing
You can make this stuffing recipe in advance and freeze the balls until you're ready to use them. Makes enough for a crowd
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Walnut and bacon stuffing balls
Celebrate the richness of Christmas seasonal produce with this gorgeous walnut and bacon stuffing recipe.
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Gluten-free Christmas
Gluten and nut-free stuffing
This Christmas recipe for stuffing is gluten-free and nut-free, but doesn't skimp on flavour.
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Sausage, pear and cranberry fruity stuffing
The flavours of sausage, pear and cranberry shine through in this fruity Christmas stuffing. It's the perfect side dish to serve with your holiday turkey.
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