Southern Style Chocolate Gravy
Indulge in the rich, nostalgic flavors of the South with this Southern Style Chocolate Gravy, a decadent twist on classic comfort food. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and milk to create a silky-smooth, chocolate-infused "gravy" that's ready in just 15 minutes. Perfectly sweetened and thickened to the ideal consistency, it’s finished with a hint of vanilla and buttery richness. Traditionally served warm over fluffy homemade biscuits, this unique Southern treat is also delicious atop pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. Whether you’re curating a hearty breakfast or a sweet ending to your day, this dessert-inspired sauce will transport your taste buds straight to a Southern kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until well combined.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture with no lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking as the mixture begins to warm up.
Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency. This should take about 7–10 minutes. Be careful not to let the bottom scorch.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and incorporated.
Serve the chocolate gravy warm over freshly baked biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
