Sausage Gravy in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed non stick pan over medium high heat.
2. Add the lean sausage, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, and cook until the meat reaches a mahogany colored sear and is fully cooked through. Note: Add 1 tbsp olive oil now if using extra lean turkey sausage.
3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 tsp garlic powder evenly over the cooked sausage.
4. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the flour absorbs the fats and smells slightly nutty.
5. Reduce heat to medium.
6. Slowly pour in 1 cup (235ml) of milk while whisking vigorously to break up any flour pockets.
7. Stir in the remaining 2 cups (475ml) of milk.
8. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy reaches a velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
9. Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.