Old Virginia Breakfast

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A hearty Southern breakfast featuring crispy bacon, savory tomato fritters, creamy gravy, and layered fritters and toppings for a satisfying start to the day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Milk
  • Water
  • Firm tomatoes, sliced
  • Cornmeal
  • Salad oil
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon until crispy; drain and set aside.
  2. Make gravy using bacon drippings, flour, salt, milk, and water to achieve desired consistency.
  3. Dip firm sliced tomatoes in cornmeal and fry until golden brown.
  4. Mix self-rising flour, cornmeal, egg, and buttermilk to make fritter batter.
  5. Fry the batter on a hot griddle in thin round cakes or fritters.
  6. On a large platter, layer corn fritters, then top with gravy, fried tomatoes, and bacon. Repeat the layering as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

704 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 80.4g 29% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 14.3g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10402.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 509.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 94.3mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 94mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 10.9mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 209.5mg 16% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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