Sausage Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (regular or hot)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2.5 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pinch cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles.
2. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 8 minutes.
3. Don't drain the drippings - that's the flavor!
4. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir to coat.
5. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Slowly pour in milk, whisking to prevent lumps.
7. Cook until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
9. If too thick, add more milk. Too thin, cook longer.
10. Serve immediately over hot biscuits.