Peppery Sausage Breakfast Gravy

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Ground red pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
6. Stir in the salt, pepper, and red pepper (if desired).

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1/8 of recipe Calories: 150 Fat: 9g Protein: 8g Carbohydrates: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Perfect for topping biscuits, waffles, or pancakes
• Easy to prepare
• Rich sausage flavor

User Comments:

• "Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!"
• "The peppery sausage adds a great kick to this gravy."
• "I served this gravy with buttermilk biscuits and it was a huge hit with my family."
• "I added some diced green bell pepper to the gravy for extra flavor."
• "This gravy is a great way to use up leftover breakfast sausage."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have breakfast sausage, you can use ground pork or beef.
• If the gravy is too thick, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more flour.
• This gravy can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.