Maple-Sausage Biscuits 'n' Gravy

If your life is anything like mine, you've got a honey-do list that is about a mile long. And a honey who doesn't so much like to "do" when you would like him to.

In my mind, weekends mean chores, catching up on everything I ignored for the week and just, plain and simple, getting things done. Apparently, this is abnormal. Who knew?

But if you want t light a fire under your honey's behind, this is what you do...

And if you know me, you know sausage and big heavy breakfasts are not my thing. But if you know my honey, you know that those things pretty much define his ideal weekend morning.

photo by Jessica Y.

Biscuits, gravy and eggy goodness (or so I've been told).

Maple-Sausage Biscuits and Gravy

1 (12 ounce) package breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
salt and pepper to taste

1. Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Drizzle with syrup. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan. 

2. Stir in the butter until melted. Add flour, and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until light brown. 

3. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Stir in cooked sausage. Reduce heat, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. If gravy becomes too thick, stir in a little more milk. 

5. Spoon over warm biscuits and top with an over-easy egg.

6. Taunt your Honey with the plate until he agrees to your "Do" list.

7. Get stuff done!