Country Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 5 oz Applewood Smoked Summer Sausage, small diced
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk
• 6 oz Monterey Pepper Jack Cheese OR Alpine Baby Swiss, shredded
• 4 buttermilk biscuits

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized saucepan warm the sausage and shallots on medium temperature until the sausage releases its juices and the shallots are translucent; about 4 minutes.
2. Add the butter until melted, then add the flour and mix until the flour turns golden brown; about 4 minutes.
3. Whisk in the milk and cook until the milk thickens. Depending on desired thickness of the gravy, you may add more milk.  Once the gravy is simmering, stir in the shredded cheese.
4. Pour sauce over biscuits and serve.