Big Bad Breakfast Tomato Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can of fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained and slightly mashed
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar (balances the acidity of the tomatoes)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish