Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage (preferably sage-flavored)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional garnishes)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble the breakfast sausage. Cook it until it is browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle the flour over the sausage. Stir well to combine, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
3. Gradually pour in the whole milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to bubble gently. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
5. Taste the gravy and season it with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
6. Once the gravy is thick and flavorful, remove it from heat. Serve the hot sausage gravy over freshly baked biscuits or your choice of bread.