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Easy homemade bread sauce

Bread sauce is a bit of a British oddity, but it tastes much better than it sounds - and it's easy to make too! Here's how to make homemade bread sauce.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into a few chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 500 ml (~ 2 cups) milk
  • 100 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) breadcrumbs (approx. 2 thick slices bread, blitzed)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf to a pan with the milk. Place over a fairly low heat, and cook gently for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Use a sieve or a slotted spoon to remove the vegetables and bay from the milk (if using a sieve, don't forget to put a bowl underneath when you pour it out!).
  • Return the pan to a low heat, and add the breadcrumbs and butter. Cook for a minute or two until the breadcrumbs have cooked right into the milk, and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve warm. You can make the sauce in advance and reheat in the microwave if necessary.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy homemade bread sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 104 Calories from Fat 38
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.2g6%
Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 148mg6%
Potassium 116mg3%
Carbohydrates 12.1g4%
Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugar 5.4g6%
Protein 4.9g10%
Calcium 125mg13%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.