Ingredients :

​

Oil or butter 2 T
Onion minced 1 each
Breakfast sausage 1 lb
Flour 1/4 cup
Milk 3 1/2 cups
Sage, fresh or dried minced or crumbled 1T or 1 t
Parsley (opt.) minced 1 T
Tabasco (opt.) 2-4 shakes
Salt & pepper to taste

​

Method :

​

1. Heat oil or butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute till translucent.
2. Add sausage and saute till cooked through, breaking up with spatula till thoroughly crumbled.
3. Add flour and stir in well to get rid of any lumps. Let cook through for a couple of minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
4. Add milk all at once and whisk in well with a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning and serve over buttermilk biscuits or toast.

Notes :

* When served as half of "biscuits and gravy", this is a famous and beloved Southern breakfast dish.