Southern Sausage Gravy

Step 1

Cook and crumble sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until nicely browned. Do not drain sausage. 1/2 lb sausage

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium, add butter then stir until melted. 3 Tbsp butter

Step 3

Stir in flour then continue to cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until the flour coating the sausage is no longer white (we're looking for everything to be a nice golden brown). 1/4 cup flour

Step 4

Add pepper, salt, onion powder and 2 cups milk. 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp each salt & onion powder, 2 c. milk

Step 5

Cook and stir until mixture starts to simmer. Continue simmering and stirring 3-5 minutes or until gravy thickens to desired consistency. Add more milk, a few tablespoons at a time, if gravy becomes too thick.

Step 6

Taste for seasoning then add salt or pepper if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately over hot biscuits or toast.