Sage and Onion Stuffing Christmas Recipe Side Dish

A classic Christmas stuffing for workplace catering and home cooking.

This Sage and Onion Christmas Recipe Side Dish Stuffing brings a soft, savoury flavour to any Christmas plate. It is a simple dish that our chefs like to serve across CCSL’s staff restaurants during the festive season, offering a familiar taste that suits both traditional Christmas lunches and everyday staff dining.

Golden baked sage and onion stuffing made with Irish breadcrumbs, herbs and soft onion.

Recipe: Sage and Onion Stuffing Christmas Recipe Side Dish

Serves: 8

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

450 grams fresh breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 medium onion, finely chopped

120 grams softened butter

Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Blend the base

Combine breadcrumbs, onion, sage and parsley in a food processor until fine.

2. Add butter and season

Mix in the softened butter, salt and black pepper until the stuffing holds together.

3. Bake until golden

Spread into a greased dish and bake at 180°C for 25 to 30 minutes.

Why This Works for Workplace Catering

This Christmas Recipe Side Dish stuffing is easy to scale, holds its shape during service and pairs with every Christmas main dish. It is a simple way to bring familiar festive flavour into staff dining while supporting consistent, reliable service across busy workplace catering sites.

Christmas Recipe Side Dish - Why It Works at Home

This recipe suits households that want something quick, tasty and traditional. It can be made ahead, reheated easily and fits neatly into the Christmas Day schedule.