Who doesn't want a nice stuffing now and again? (Oak Lane Stuffing - Sage & Onion)

Member Name: katykicker

Product:	Oak Lane Stuffing - Sage & Onion
Date:	11/07/09 (27 review reads)
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Advantages: Fantastic taste, good sturdy packaging, reasonable price, easy to make & cook.

Disadvantages: None

Sometimes I am in need of some real comfort food and a roast dinner is just what the doctor ordered on any day ending in a y (but in moderation of course!) so when I spotted this 170g packet for just 45p I grabbed a couple of packets for my store cupboard as it's a great addition to any meal and lovely when accompanying chicken.

The stuffing comes in a clear cellophane bag which is inside a blue and white Oak Lane cardboard box with a picture of stuffing on the front and it does look very tasty indeed.

The stuffing is very easy to make and just needs some hot water added to it (dependant on how wet or sticky you want your stuffing of course). Take care when adding the water to the stuffing as if you add too much water it will become very sloppy and this will impair the taste of the finished result somewhat. A lovely smell does rise from the stuffing when it's being mixed and this always makes my mouth water regardless of the make and this Oak Lane stuffing is no exception.

Once prepared you can make it as flat as possible in a baking tray, roll it in to balls or use it to stuff a chicken or whatever bird you like really and then bake it in the oven. My preferred method is rolling it in to fairly small balls, placing on to a greaseproof baking tray and then baking for around 25 minutes on 200 degrees until they are lovely and crisp and quite brown (dab them with butter or spray with a little oil to make them their crispiest).

The stuffing is sage & onion flavouring and there are lots of different colours to the stuffing. It has a fantastic texture and is deliciously crunchy and gorgeous on the outside and still slightly doughy in the middle and it goes perfect with a Sunday roast or just with any meat such as sausages or a grilled chicken breast.

I can really taste the dried onion & dried sage within this stuffing and it's also possible to detect a slight salty taste to the stuffing but this doesn't take away from the flavour it only adds to it in my opinion.

The smell as it is cooking is delicious and the only way I don't enjoy sage & onion stuffing is when it has been cooked inside a bird because it is just not crispy enough for my liking and takes on a slightly slimy consistency.

It is currently only available in a 170g box but at such a low price it is fine to just buy it and store some in an airtight container. There is a fairly long sell by date on the boxes so it's fine to stock up.

100g of this stuffing contains 145 calories and 0.5g of fat so providing it is enjoyed in moderation then there is no reason why this can't be eaten as part of a delicious Sunday roast or as an accompaniment to any other meal.

I adore stuffing, any type really, but sage & onion is my favourite and this particular packet does not disappoint! It's easy to make & bake and tastes absolutely delicious. The flavour is even more enhanced when it is covered with gravy.

I am going to rate this stuffing 5/5 as it's very tasty & I will be purchasing it again, bargain!

Summary: A delicious accompaniment to any Sunday roast.