Tomato Gravy over Biscuits
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Tomato Gravy over Biscuits

Tangy tomato gravy with crispy bacon served over fluffy biscuits - a unique Southern breakfast that's budget-friendly and delicious.

30 min
6 servings

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

19

carbs

42

fiber

3

protein

10

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Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 prepared biscuits

Instructions

1

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and crumble.

2

Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet.

3

Whisk flour into drippings and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.

4

Add crushed tomatoes, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.

5

Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

6

Cook 10-12 minutes until thickened.

7

Stir in crumbled bacon.

8

Split warm biscuits and ladle tomato gravy over top.

9

Serve immediately with extra black pepper.

Chef's Comfy Tip

This Depression-era recipe is proof that simple ingredients can create something truly special - the tangy tomatoes are a nice change from cream gravy.

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