Step 1

Brown the sausage in a pan over medium heat, breaking it up into bits, for about 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 2

Drain the grease and add to a slow cooker.

Step 3

Add all remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cook on low heat for 3 hours, or if you need to do it stove top, place it all in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with bread slices.