Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (bulk)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Add the ground breakfast sausage to a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Break the meat apart with a spatula and cook until thoroughly browned and edges are crisp. Note: Don't drain the fat!
  2. Sprinkle the flour and garlic powder evenly over the cooked sausage and rendered fat.
  3. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the flour smells slightly nutty. Note: This removes the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly pour in the whole milk.
  5. Whisk continuously to incorporate the flour. Note: Start with a small splash and whisk before adding the rest.
  6. Lower the heat to medium.
  7. Stir frequently until the gravy reaches a gentle simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Stir in the seasoned salt and black pepper last.