Best Sausage Gravy

Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground breakfast sausage, and break it into small crumbles. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is fully browned and no pink remains.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the butter to the cooked sausage, and melt it. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the sausage and butter mixture. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the roux turns golden and emits a nutty aroma.

Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to stir until the gravy thickens to a creamy, velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes or cayenne if you prefer a bit of heat. Let the gravy simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.

Remove the gravy from heat once thickened and flavorful. Serve immediately over warm, freshly baked biscuits or your favorite breakfast accompaniments.