Easy Bread Sauce
Description
Bread sauce is a classic accompaniment for roast dinners, particularly with poultry like turkey or chicken. This creamy and flavorful sauce is made with simple ingredients like bread, milk, and aromatic spices, creating a comforting side dish that's both economical and delicious. Perfect for adding a rich, textured touch to your meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Infuse the Milk:
- Pour the milk into a saucepan.
- Stud the onion halves with cloves and add them to the milk along with the bay leaf and peppercorns.
- Heat the milk over medium heat until just before boiling, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Strain the Milk:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the milk into a bowl or another saucepan, discarding the onion, bay leaf, cloves, and peppercorns.
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Add the Bread:
- Return the infused milk to the pan and add the breadcrumbs. Stir well to combine and let the breadcrumbs soak in the milk for about 5 minutes.
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Cook the Sauce:
- Place the pan back on low heat and stir until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Add the butter and stir until melted and smooth.
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Season and Serve:
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm alongside roast chicken, turkey, or other festive dishes.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 130kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Sodium 90mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
SideDish, Traditional, Sauce
