Mama's Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt and whisk to combine. Cook until the flour is lightly golden brown, about 1 minute.
2. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and sugar and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Serve warm over biscuits, toast, or other breakfast favorites.

Interesting Facts

• Tomato gravy is a traditional Southern dish that is often served as a side dish with breakfast.
• Tomato gravy is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
• The longer you cook tomato gravy, the thicker and richer it will become.