Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or lower-fat milk)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: cooked breakfast sausage crumbles
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve warm over biscuits or your favorite comfort food.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary while cooking.
Adjust the thickness by gradually adding more milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary while cooking. Adjust thickness by gradually adding more milk if needed.
