Fried tomatoes with creamy gravy

4 Servings

Ingredients

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

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