Description
Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits is a nostalgic Southern breakfast featuring a smooth, rich cocoa gravy poured over warm, fluffy biscuits. It’s a quick and comforting treat made with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepared biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- In a saucepan off heat, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and gently bubbles.
- Reduce heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute.
- Serve warm over split biscuits and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or use cream for a richer flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste for less or more sweetness.
- Chocolate gravy can also be served over toast or pancakes.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk if thickened.
- Whisk dry ingredients well before heating to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of gravy (without biscuits)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
