Southern-Style Tomato Gravy

Southern-Style Tomato Gravy
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    48

A luscious, comforting Southern-style tomato gravy, perfect for drizzling over warm biscuits, cheesy grits, or crispy bacon. This creamy, savory delight will transport you back to simpler times and home-cooked goodness.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    688 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy and evenly browned. (Approximately 10 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon drippings in the skillet.

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Recipe View 3 mins Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour and butter into the reserved bacon drippings, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook and stir constantly until the mixture forms a smooth, light brown roux. (Approximately 3 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes, crushing them gently with your hands or a spoon to release their juices. Season with salt and pepper.

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Recipe View 10 mins Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated, and the gravy is hot and thickened to your liking. (Approximately 10 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the gravy. Serve hot over biscuits, grits, eggs, or your favorite Southern staples.

For a spicier gravy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the skillet along with the flour and butter.
If you prefer a smoother gravy, you can use an immersion blender to blend the gravy after it has thickened. Be careful not to over-blend, as this can make the gravy too thin.
For a richer flavor, use a combination of bacon drippings and olive oil instead of just bacon drippings.
This gravy can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat before serving.

Marilou White

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Katlynn Smith

    I never thought tomato gravy could be so good! The cream cheese adds a wonderful richness.

  • Dax Fahey

    Easy to follow and delicious! I added a bit of hot sauce for some extra kick.

  • Hal Klocko

    A true taste of the South! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

  • Torrey Olson

    This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it's become a staple in our house.

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