✓1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
🧈2 tablespoons butter (if needed after cooking sausage)
🌾1/4 cup all-purpose flour
🥛3 cups whole milk, warmed
🧄1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🌶️1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
🧂1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
✓2 (16.3 oz) cans refrigerated flaky layer biscuits
🧀2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
✓Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)