Southern Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 Tablespoon bacon grease
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Biscuits or pasta for serving

Directions

1. Place one tablespoon of butter and all of the bacon grease in a frying pan over medium heat. When the butter is melted add in the minced shallot and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes or until fragrant.
2. Stir in ½ teaspoon of salt and the flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add in diced tomatoes and mix well. Use a potato masher to crush the mixture so that it’s only slightly lumpy. Continue cooking until mixture boils.
4. Stir in cream and brown sugar. Return to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and tablespoon of butter. Remove from heat and stir until melted. Pour into your gravy boat and serve hot over biscuits or pasta.