White Gravy

To this basic white (or black pepper) gravy recipe, I like to add 1-2 tsp oil leftover from cooking my favorite spice soujouk (sausage). It comes together nicely in the pan, even without a whisk, I've discovered. It also reheats really well.

Ingredients:

4 tbsp margarine or butter
4 tbsp flour
2.5 cups milk
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Melt margarine in a medium saute pan. Add flour and cook until smooth. Add milk, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, still stirring. Serve.

*You may want more salt or pepper, especially if you choose not to use drippings.