Southern Style Chocolate Gravy Recipe

Indulge in a decadent Southern breakfast tradition! This rich and creamy chocolate gravy, made with cocoa powder, flour, and milk, is the perfect topping for warm, flaky biscuits. A quick and easy recipe that's sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for weekend brunch or a special treat!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 148 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southern Style Chocolate Gravy

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Southern Style Chocolate Gravy

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and sugar until completely smooth and there are no lumps.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated. There may be a few small lumps, but that's okay.
  3. Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the gravy thickens to a desired consistency. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until the butter is melted and the gravy is smooth.
  5. Serve immediately over warm, freshly baked biscuits. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

11g

Carbs

8g

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