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Bread Sauce

Bread sauce is a simple classic British side served on Christmas Day next to turkey slices. This sauce is made with stale bread and milk that is cooked with onion and spice to infuse.
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500ml) (2 ¼ cups) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons (¾ oz) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium (1) yellow onion whole, peeled
  • 2 medium cloves (2) garlic
  • 9 (9) cloves
  • 2 (2) bay leaves
  • 1½ cups (100g) (1 cup) fresh breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) salt

Instructions

  • Stud the onion all over with cloves.
  • In a saucepan, over low-medium heat, simmer milk with butter, onion with cloves, garlic, and bay leaves for 15 minutes.
  • Using a sieve or a slotted spoon, remove the onion and aromatics and strain the liquid and return the liquid to the saucepan. Adjust the heat to low.
  • Add breadcrumbs and stir for a few more minutes. Season with nutmeg and salt and serve.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: This recipe can be made 3 days in advance, and can be reheated either in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 205mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 0.1mg