Moms Southern Tomato Gravy

Bring the warmth of Southern comfort to your kitchen with Mom's Southern Tomato Gravy—a rich and savory classic that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. This flavorful recipe combines crispy bacon, a silky roux made from bacon grease and flour, creamy milk, and tangy canned diced tomatoes to create a luscious gravy that’s brimming with soul. Balanced with just a touch of sugar, salt, and black pepper, this tomato gravy is the epitome of homestyle cooking. Finished with crumbled bacon and optional butter for added indulgence, it's best served ladled generously over fluffy biscuits, steaming rice, or creamy grits. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is a nostalgic nod to Southern traditions and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices Bacon
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 15-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the all-purpose flour to the skillet with the bacon grease, whisking constantly to create a smooth roux. Cook the roux for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns a light golden color and loses the raw flour taste.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Once the milk is fully incorporated, stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice).

Step 4

Add the sugar, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Cook the tomato gravy for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

If desired, stir in the optional tablespoon of unsalted butter for extra richness.

Step 7

Crumble the cooked bacon and either stir it into the gravy or use it as a garnish on top.

Step 8

Serve the Southern Tomato Gravy warm over freshly baked biscuits, hot rice, or even grits. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	309.3 grams (309.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	458

Total Fat 30.70g	39%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Sodium 1813mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 24.00g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 11.80g
Protein 20.60g	41%

Vitamin D 120IU	598%
Calcium 314mg	24%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 559mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.8%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 21.1%