Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
If you grew up in the South, you’ve probably heard of or eaten chocolate gravy and biscuits. If you didn’t, may I offer my deepest sympathy? Ha!
Seriously though, there is nothing better than a homemade hot buttered biscuit topped with delicious, rich, and creamy chocolate gravy! [Insert drooling face].
I know, I know, if you’ve never had it before, you’re probably questioning if chocolate and biscuits would even be good together. Trust me, it is!
Keep reading because I’m about to show you how to make chocolate gravy. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this Southern delicacy!
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What is Chocolate Gravy?
- Chocolate gravy is a Southern staple that has been around for a long time. It’s creamy, rich, chocolatey, delicious, and simple to make!
- It’s a cross between chocolate pudding and chocolate sauce. Some call it a soppin chocolate.
- It is made like most gravy. It consists of fat, flour, and milk but where it differs is the sugar and cocoa. You can make it thick or thin, whichever you prefer.
Where did Chocolate Gravy Originate?
- According to legend and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, they suspect chocolate gravy originated between trade between Spanish Louisiana and the Tennessee Valley. It was introduced as a Mexican-Style breakfast chocolate to the Appalachian area of Tennessee. They called it Chocolate Gravy.
- Some say the origin of chocolate gravy came from resourceful wives using ingredients they had on hand.
- Fun Fact: It’s been said that Elvis Presley loved chocolate gravy, and it wasn’t unusual to see it served at Graceland.
Ingredients Needed for Southern Chocolate Gravy
You will only need a few simple ingredients. I imagine you have most of them in your pantry.
- Cocoa Powder, whatever brand of cocoa you prefer. I use Hershey’s cocoa powder.
- Sugar
- Salt
- Flour
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla
How to make Chocolate Gravy?
This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. I learned how to make it as a child.
The first thing you want to do is gather your ingredients.
Next, combine all your dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a whisk until there are no lumps.
Melt the butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
After the butter has melted, add the milk and stir.
When the milk mixture is hot, add the dry ingredients to the milk and butter mixture. Stir or whisk to combine and remove all the lumps, if there are any.
Continue to cook and stir (to prevent scorching) on medium heat until the mixture thickens.
If the mixture is too thick, you can add milk or water to desired thickness.
Remove from heat and add vanilla, and stir.
Serve with warm biscuits and enjoy!
P.S. If you love chocolate you’ll want to check out my Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie!
Chocolate Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients.
- In skillet melt butter.
- Add the milk.
- When milk mixture is hot add dry ingredients.
- Stir constantly to remove all lumps.
- Continue cooking on medium heat until mixture thickens.
- Add more milk or water for desired thickness.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and stir.
- Serve over hot biscuits.
