Sawmill Gravy without Sausage

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons onion powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a 4-quart pot or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until a roux paste forms. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour is a light golden color, 5 to 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add milk, whisking vigorously. Season with pepper, salt, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. 3

   Cook until thickened but not boiling, about 5 minutes.