Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Southern classic with a twist – chocolate gravy. A velvety smooth sauce that pairs perfectly with biscuits, pancakes, or toast for a decadent breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly bubbling but not browned.
- Mix in Cocoa and Sugar: Stir in the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Pour in Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook and Thicken: Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Serve warm over biscuits, pancakes, or toast.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
- You can also reduce the sugar slightly for a less sweet gravy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
