Because stuffing is basically sausages, and we all like sausages. These little Christmassy sliders would be an iconic thing to serve at a Christmas party or even for Christmas breakfast. Give them a try!
Make the stuffing. Gently sauté the diced onion in the butter until it's softened (but not caramelised), then add to a large bowl.
Tip in the sausage meat, soft white breadcrumbs, herbs and chestnuts.
Mix it all together with your hands until it's all completely (and evenly) combined with no clogged up bits of breadcrumbs.
Divide into 17 equally sized balls and set aside.
While this is happening (or before), make the bread - it helps so much to have a stand mixer here, but if you don't that's your weeks workout sorted. Mix everything together and get kneading until the dough is soft, smooth and elastic then divide into 17 roughly 70g balls. Leave somewhere warm to rise for around 30 minutes.
Arrange the together in a festive shape - we went for a Christmas tree - and allow them to rise for half an hour until risen and joined together. Brush with egg and scatter with fried onions.
Bake for around 30 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned. Leave to cool.
Lightly flatten the stuffing balls and roast until cooked through - around 20 minutes.
Assemble the sliders - some mayonnaise, chutney, sliced cheddar and maybe some greenery if you want to feel healthy.
Serve forth!
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