3 of 52: Sausage Gravy

Will and I were both born and raised in the South and one thing that is loved in the South is Sausage Gravy.  For some reason, it is surprisingly hard to find in the city.  Every time Will and I go out to breakfast he talks about Sausage gravy, so this morning I thought.. Why not try to make it.

Grab your whisk, you're gonna need it.

Ingredients:

1 lb reduced fat pork sausage

4 tbs butter

5 tbs flour

1 2/3 cup low fat milk

pinch cayenne pepper

Sea Salt/Pepper (to taste)

Crescent rolls (I would have used biscuits, but I didn't have any)

The How To:

Prepare Biscuits/Crescent rolls as you normally would

Brown the sausage in a large skillet

In a large sauce pan, melt the butter

Once the butter is finished foaming add the flour

Whisk this mixture for about a minute or so, until it is thoroughly mixed

Add the milk, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper

Now it's time to put your whisk to good use - I had to whisk it for about 5 minutes, just until it has thickened a little 

Add the sausage, little by little, while you continue whisking

Whisk until you have the desired consistency - About 10 minutes

Serve over the crescent/biscuits - enjoy!

Especially good mixed with scrambled eggs

This dish is Will approved.