Southern Style Tomato Gravy

Description

This was a staple in my home growing up and is usually served over biscuits, with corn bread, bacon, eggs, and cheesy grits.

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) package bacon
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (Optional)
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large
  2. deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned
  3. about 10 minutes. Reserving the drippings in the pan
  4. remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. Stir the butter and flour into the bacon drippings. Scrape the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; cook and stir together until beginning to thicken
  6. about 3 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture
  7. using the spoon to break the tomatoes into small pieces while cooking; season with salt and pepper. Add the cream cheese and heavy cream; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer
  8. stirring frequently
  9. until hot and thick
  10. about 10 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 16

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