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Step 1
Cook a package of sausage in a heavy skillet, frying until it's well done and crumbled. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon or spatula and set aside for later. Sausage can be either mild or spicy.
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Step 2
Drain the excess grease from the pan, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the skillet. If you leave all of the grease in the pan from a pound of sausage, it will be too greasy.
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Step 3
Stir about 3 tablespoons of flour into the grease and cook over medium heat until browned. Stir the roux constantly for about 5 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
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Step 4
Add about 1 cup of regular milk and keep stirring constantly. Continue to add milk until the gravy is the desired thickness.
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Step 5
Put the sausage back into the skillet when the gravy is thickened and starts to bubble.
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Step 6
Season with salt and pepper. For an extra hot kick, add a dash of Cayenne pepper to taste. Add just a little at a time to avoid making it too hot.
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Step 7
Serve over fresh baked biscuits or mashed potatoes.
