Fried Tomatoes With Gravy

4 medium size green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. fine, dry bread crumbs

1/2 c. bacon drippings

3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 c. milk

1 Tbsp. prepared brown mustard

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Dip tomato slices in egg; dredge in bread crumbs. Fry the tomato slices in hot bacon drippings in a large skillet until browned, turning once. Drain well on paper towels. Arrange on serving platter; set aside and keep warm. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cover 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper. Spoon gravy over tomatoes to serve.

Yield: 8 servings