The ingredients for Jamie Oliver Bread Sauce, a traditional British side dish, include milk, butter, nutmeg, onions, cloves, bay leaves, and breadcrumbs. Roast meats go well with its creamy, rich, and subtly seasoned flavor. Its primary thickening component, bread, which gives the sauce its distinctively velvety feel, is the source of the name.
Ingredients:
- Pour 500ml whole milk into a saucepan.
- Peel and halve 1 onion.
- Insert 4 cloves into the onion.
- Drop in 2 bay leaves.
- Tear 100g fresh white breadcrumbs.
- Add 30g unsalted butter.
- Grate in a pinch of nutmeg.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to season.

How to make Jamie Oliver Bread Sauce
- Fill a medium saucepan with the milk and set it over medium heat.
- Drop the cloves into the milk after pushing them into each half of the onion.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer after adding the bay leaves.
- After it has simmered, reduce the heat and let it to infuse for fifteen minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the bay leaves, onion, and cloves.
- To prevent lumps, mix in the breadcrumbs gradually.
- Give the sauce five more minutes to thicken over low heat.
- Add the butter and stir until it melts completely and becomes smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and grate in a little pinch of fresh nutmeg.
- After turning off the heat, cover, and give it five minutes to rest.
Jamie Oliver Bread Sauce Recipe Variations:
- King Ranch Chicken Casserole with Spicy Tex-Mex. Fire-roasted green chilies and chopped jalapeños will give your casserole a strong Tex-Mex flavor. For added heat, use zesty Rotel tomatoes instead of ordinary chopped tomatoes. Then combine the creamy mixture with a teaspoon of spicy chipotle powder. Next, add some pepper jack cheese on top of the cheddar. This spicy tweak is a wonderful way to brighten up the traditional dish. With a spicy blast, each bite offers rich, creamy flavors. For people who want warmth and heat in one delicious dish, this is ideal.
- Rice and King Ranch Chicken Casserole. Make this casserole a filling one-dish supper by using fluffy cooked rice for the tortillas. Select wild, brown, or white rice for extra nutrition and texture. Instead of adding the rice on top of the creamy chicken sauce, mix it in. To prevent the soup from being overly watery, use a little less. Uncovered, bake until the top is brown and crispy. The same robust aromas are present in this rice-based variation, which is warm and spoonable. It is perfect for quick meal prep lunches or weekday dinners.
- Creamy Casserole of King Ranch Chicken with Fresh Cream. Use homemade fresh cream sauce in place of canned cream soups to add even more richness. Beat the heavy cream, butter, flour, and chicken broth until smooth and thick. Add bell peppers, garlic, and sautéed onions for a rich, flavorful taste. Add your sauce to the shredded rotisserie chicken, then cover with tortillas. For a touch of spiciness, add a sprinkle of cayenne and some strong cheddar. This homemade version retains its rustic charm while feeling opulent and decadent. Serve it golden and bubbling hot.
How To Store This Recipe?
- 📦In The Fridge: Transfer the sauce into an airtight container once cooled. Refrigerate it for up to three days safely.
- ❄️ In The Freezer: Pour cooled sauce into a freezer-safe container. Seal it tightly and freeze for up to one month maximum.
- 🔥 To Reheat: Warm gently in a saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until hot, adding milk to loosen if needed.
Jamie Oliver Bread Sauce Recipe Nutrition Facts
Pour 500ml whole milk to deliver 315 calories, 17g fat, 11g protein, 24g carbs, and 600mg calcium.
Add 1 onion to offer 45 calories, 0g fat, 1g protein, 11g carbs, and vitamin C.
Insert 4 cloves for 17 calories, 1g carbs, antioxidants, and trace minerals.
Drop 2 bay leaves to contribute 2 calories, trace vitamins, and subtle antioxidants.
Tear 100g white breadcrumbs for 360 calories, 8g protein, 4g fat, 65g carbs, and 2g fiber.
Add 30g unsalted butter for 215 calories, 24g fat, 16g saturated fat, and vitamin A.
Grate a pinch of nutmeg to give 6 calories, trace fat, manganese, and antioxidants.
Sprinkle salt and pepper moderately to add sodium, potassium, and trace minerals.
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Jamie Oliver Bread Sauce
Description
The ingredients for Jamie Oliver Bread Sauce, a traditional British side dish, include milk, butter, nutmeg, onions, cloves, bay leaves, and breadcrumbs. Roast meats go well with its creamy, rich, and subtly seasoned flavor. Its primary thickening component, bread, which gives the sauce its distinctively velvety feel, is the source of the name.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with the milk and set it over medium heat.
- Drop the cloves into the milk after pushing them into each half of the onion.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer after adding the bay leaves.
- After it has simmered, reduce the heat and let it to infuse for fifteen minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the bay leaves, onion, and cloves.
- To prevent lumps, mix in the breadcrumbs gradually.
- Give the sauce five more minutes to thicken over low heat.
- Add the butter and stir until it melts completely and becomes smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and grate in a little pinch of fresh nutmeg.
- After turning off the heat, cover, and give it five minutes to rest.