Fried tomatoes with creamy gravy

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4largesTomatoes; cut in half
Seasoning to taste
Flour as needed
3tablespoonsBacon drippins
1½cupMilk

Directions

Remove ends from the tomatoes and cut in half. Season tomatoes to taste, dredge in flour. Brown on both sides in bacon drippins. Remove to hot platter. Blend 1 tablespoon flour into drippings in pan. Add the milk. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add more seasoning if necessary. Pour over tomatoes.

Tootie Notes: If you need to save those calories and fat count, use skim milk. SORRY...there is just no substitute for bacon drippins.

Recipe by: Mother-Sarah Elizabeth Barton Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by LVFG53A@... (MRS IRA M DENNIS) on Aug 11, 1997