Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain, reserving drippings; place sausage in bowl. If necessary, add enough oil to reserved drippings to measure 1 tablespoon. Return drippings to skillet.
3. Add flour and pepper to skillet; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Stir in sausage. (makes about 4 cups gravy).