Country Sausage Gravy

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and crushed red pepper over medium heat until the vegetables soften and the pork is lightly browned (10 to 15 minutes).

Pour off any excess grease.

Add the butter to the skillet and cook, stirring, over medium heat until it’s melted.

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute.

Stir in the minced sage and thyme.

Gradually add the milk, ½ cup at a time, stirring until slightly thickened before each addition.

Simmer gently, stirring constantly, until the gravy is thickened and bubbly.

Just before serving, stir in the minced fresh Italian parsley.

You can keep the gravy for up to 1 day, covered and chilled, and reheat it in a skillet over low heat until it’s bubbling.

Enjoy your Country Sausage Gravy!