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Creamy Tomato Gravy Recipe
This traditional creamy tomato gravy is a vibrant and cozy southern staple! Its rich creaminess and bold tomato flavor is perfect to pair with biscuits, savory baked goods, and your favorite proteins.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings (2 cups total)
Calories: 145 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place a sauté pan over medium heat, and add the butter and flour.
- As the butter melts, whisk the flour and butter to form a roux. Whisk and cook for 1-2 minutes until the roux is just golden brown.
- Add the tomato paste, salt, and spices. Then whisk vigorously as you slowly pour in the milk. Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Cook and whisk until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve the gravy warm on hot biscuits or toast. Or serve over main dish proteins like baked chicken, turkey, steaks, or country fried steak!
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Notes
- Tomato gravy will keep well for 3-4 days in an airtight container stored in the fridge.
- You can reheat the gravy on the stovetop or in the microwave, but either way, you'll likely want to add a splash of milk to help loosen it back up as it heats.
- To Freeze: Let the gravy cool completely before transferring it to an airtight freezer-safe container. I suggest wrapping the container in a layer of aluminum foil for extra freezer burn protection.
- Keep tomato gravy in the freezer for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4oz
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (2 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.