Best 5 Grandma Hawleys Tomato Gravy Recipes

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"Grandma Hawley's Tomato Gravy" is a classic Southern dish that has been passed down through generations. It is a simple but flavorful gravy that can be used on a variety of dishes, such as biscuits, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes. The key to making a great "Grandma Hawley's Tomato Gravy" is to use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This recipe will guide you through the steps of making this delicious and versatile gravy, ensuring that you create a dish that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED TOMATO GRAVY



Old-Fashioned Tomato Gravy image

My mother-in-law gave me this tomato gravy recipe. It's her very favorite breakfast. We-my husband, our two sons and I-also enjoy it for a light supper. Especially on a cold day, it's great with warm peach cobbler or bread pudding. -Laurie Fisher, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups tomato juice
8 hot biscuits, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is golden brown (do not burn). Gradually whisk in tomato juice. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon. Serve over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GRANDPA'S TOMATO GRAVY



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Handed down from my Grandpa who was born and reared in south Georgia. It is really a sauce (because there is no flour in it) but you can eat it for breakfast over biscuits, eat it at room temperature like a soup at lunch or the way we ate it at his house over rice with hoe cakes for dinner. It is simple to make but tastes so good. It keeps in the refrigerator for several days and I think it tastes better the next day.

Provided by Bud W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat starts to cook out, about 2 minutes. Add the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pan. Season with sugar and black pepper. Simmer until the sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 and up to 1/3, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the butter just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 649.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

GRANDMA'S TURKEY GRAVY



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Here's a stress-free recipe that'll impress Grandma herself! Seasonings and a shallot add wonderful flavor` to this velvety gravy, which tastes just as good the next day. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Roasted turkey drippings
Reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pour drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups., Saute shallot in reserved fat in a small saucepan. Stir in the flour, salt, onion powder, poultry seasoning and pepper until blended; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until browned (do not burn). Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANNY'S TOMATO GRAVY



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Recipe from Crystal Van Poppe in her booklet "Redneck Recipes". Serve over rice, veggies, or meatloaf- whatever you like. I would recommend using nice ripe home grown or heirloom tomatoes in this for the perfect flavor.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 cup diced canned italian roma tomato
1/4 cup bacon drippings or 1/4 cup cooking oil
3 tablespoons white cornmeal
1 1/2 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk cornmeal, salt and pepper (however much salt and pepper you like) into a large skillet with the oil, cooking and stirring over low heat until the cornmeal ts a lovely golden brown.
  • Turn heat to low, and stir in water, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens. Add the tomatoes and cook another 10-12 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1

MAMA'S TOMATO GRAVY



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This dish is truly a taste of Louisiana Cajun Country. I mean where folks are already sitting at the table drinking coffee and eating breakfast by the time the rooster crows. Mama made countless batches of biscuits and tomato gravy in her lifetime. I'm sure she learned to make this from her mother: Carmen Inez Shirley. This is the dish that puts my feet back under my mama's table. Serve with love over hot buttermilk biscuits along with bacon or sausage for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

Provided by Melissa Dommert

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup bacon drippings
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the flour into the bacon drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Slowly pour the water into the flour mixture while whisking. Whisk in the tomato paste. Cook the mixture until it begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best-tasting gravy.
  • If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead.
  • Add a bit of sugar to the gravy to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Season the gravy with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Serve the gravy over your favorite pasta, rice, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Grandma Hawley's tomato gravy is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden, and it can also be made with canned tomatoes when fresh tomatoes are not available. This gravy is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Whether you serve it over pasta, rice, or chicken, Grandma Hawley's tomato gravy is sure to be a hit!

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