SAWMILL GRAVY-Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

By Brie

A Southern style breakfast gravy.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, combine the sausage, bacon, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the sausage is browned and crumbles.

Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the half-and-half.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened. Stir in the butter until well blended.