Paula Deen'S Sausage Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a large skillet, combine sausage, bacon, onion and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until sausage is browned and crumbly.
Drain the grease and then stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Gradually stir in half and half. Add pepper and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until gravy is thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.