1 lb sausage (optional)
1/4 cup salted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups warm whole milk
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Directions:
1 Cook sausage id desired and set aside.
2 In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium. Sprinkle the flour over the butter; cook, whisking constantly, until the flour smells toasty and turns lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3 Gradually add 3 cups of the milk, whisking to break up any clumps. Add the salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, whisking frequently, until the gravy is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup of milk, if needed, until the desired consistency is reached. Season with more salt and pepper, add sausage. Serve hot.
