Cornmeal Gravy
 
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, reserved from Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Sticks (recipe precedes)
  • 6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat reserved bacon drippings over medium heat. Add cornmeal, and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until fully combined and smooth. Stir in salt, paprika, and red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in parsley.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/cheesy-bacon-biscuit-stick-gravy/