Tomato Gravy

Name: Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Pinch pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 cups tomato juice; 8 hot biscuits, split

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

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This rich, savory tomato gravy combines smoky bacon, sweet onions and hearty tomatoes for a soul-satisfying dish appropriate for any meal of the day.

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups tomato juice
8 hot biscuits, split

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan.
Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is golden brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in tomato juice. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Serve over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

1 biscuit with 1/2 cup gravy: 291 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 1059mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

My mother-in-law gave me this tomato gravy recipe. It's her very favorite breakfast. We—my husband, our two sons and I—also enjoy it for a light supper. Especially on a cold day, it's great with warm peach cobbler or bread pudding. —Laurie Fisher, Greeley, Colorado

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