Southern Sausage Gravy
["1 lb. mild breakfast sausage", "1/4 c. flour", "2 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Brown sausage in a large saucepan; drain partially.", "Crumble sausage; return to pan.", "Add milk to flour; beat with a whisk until flour dissolves.", "Add to sausage.", "Add red pepper flakes; cook over medium heat until thickened, approximately 1/2 hour, stirring often.", "Add salt and pepper to taste.", "Serve over homemade biscuits."]
["sausage", "flour", "milk", "red pepper", "salt"]