Easter stuffing with smoked meat and herbs

Easter stuffing with smoked meat and herbs

Name: Easter stuffing with smoked meat and herbs
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300 g stale bread (rolls, buns); 250 ml milk; 4 eggs; 200 g smoked meat; a handful of chopped young nettles or parsley; 1 small onion; salt, pepper, nutmeg; butter for greasing the pan

Easy to prepare
6 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Easter stuffing – or also hlavička – is a symbol of abundance and purification. It uses leftovers of stale bread, eggs and spring herbs such as nettles, chives or parsley. Adding smoked meat produces a tasty dish that is most often served on Holy Saturday or Easter Monday.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

300 g stale bread (rolls, buns)
250 ml milk
4 eggs
200 g smoked meat
a handful of chopped young nettles or parsley
1 small onion
salt, pepper, nutmeg
butter for greasing the pan

Preparation procedure

Cut the bread into cubes and pour over with milk. Let it soak.
Meanwhile, cut the onion and meat into cubes, sauté until golden.
Stir in the eggs, herbs, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Add to the bread.
Mix everything and put into a butter-greased baking dish.
Bake at 180 °C for about 40–45 minutes until golden.

Preparation time

⏱️ 60 minutes

Number of servings

🥘 approx. 6 servings

Conclusion

Easter stuffing is a hearty dish that combines simplicity and excellent flavor. It works great as a side dish or main course and its aroma is sure to evoke Easter.