Southern-Style Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 package bacon , 1 pound
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 cans whole tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 package cream cheese , 3 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings in the skillet.

2. 2

   Stir flour and butter into drippings, scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking them into small pieces to release juices while cooking; season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Add heavy cream and cream cheese to tomato mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until gravy is hot and thick, about 10 minutes. Serve with bacon.