Creamy Bread Sauce – Essential for the Christmas Table

• bread without crust↗140 g

  torn into pieces

• onion↗1

  sliced

• bay leaf↗1

  plus extra for serving

• ground nutmeg↗½ tsp

  plus extra for serving

• freshly grated nutmeg
• milk↗500 ml

Step-by-step instructions

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   Place all ingredients in a small saucepan, cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Then whisk or blend the contents with a whisk or blender until smooth and creamy, or leave it slightly chunky, according to your preference. When serving, sprinkle additional bay leaves and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. The sauce can be prepared 3–4 hours ahead of the meal and reheated in the microwave.