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Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

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"Oh yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Excellent served on top of hot flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more." — April

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Original recipe makes 3 cups Change Servings

1/4 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar

2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla

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Directions

Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar together in a bowl until there are no lumps. Pour the milk into the mixture and whisk until well incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until its consistency is similar to gravy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir the butter and vanilla into the mixture until the butter is melted. Serve immediately.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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This is exactly same recipe handed down through generations of my mother's southern family. We've never had it written down, so there's always too much inconsistency and variation. Thanks for putting measurements to this! I do always add a dash of salt and a bit more butter to mine than is called for here. When I was a little girl, all my friends wanted to spend the night so they could have Chocolate Gravy for breakfast. My kids have introduced several of their friends to it as well....looks like the tradition is in no danger of dying out anytime soon!

—Marcie Killian

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Jan 08, 2010

Okay, this was an okay attempt at chocolate gravy, but I had to tweak it. I live in the south and we take chocolate gravy very seriously. I had to increase the cocoa to about 1/2 cup instead of 1/4, and I had to add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt to give it some flavor. I was surprised to find this recipe didn't have any salt listed. It was good after those two things.

—sek_gillis

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Oct 25, 2010

came out silky smooth and perfect! I did add the 1/4 tsp salt and used a half cup cocoa, awesome!!!!

—ROWANTREE

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Jun 29, 2009

Awesome recipe! I lost the recipe I had written down from my aunt in Tennessee and came on here to find one. This recipe was perfect! Thanks!

—bttrflybabydoll

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Aug 16, 2010

My husband says this is the closest to what his grandmother in Kentucky used to make for them whrn they were kids... I did add a bit more cocoa - about 1/3 c rather than the 1/4 c. He wanted it with biscuits and that is what he got! He was in heaven.

—EKERR19

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Jan 21, 2010

Super good! I did follow another reviewers advice and increased the cocoa to 1/2 cup and added some salt. It was perfect! And of course, the kids loved it :)

—Mrs.Williams

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Mar 26, 2010

This tastes exactly like what my parents made me growing up! I am so glad I found this recipe! I even eat this on my scrambled eggs and bacon! I know that sounds gross, but "don't knock it 'til ya try it!"

—Jesika

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May 07, 2009

Thank you for this recipe! I haven't had this in YEARS!

—cookin'mama08

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Nutrition

Calories
90 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
17 g
5%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fiber
0.6 g
3%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
24 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 90
Calories from Fat: 18

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 24mg < 1 %
Potassium 92mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 17g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
Sugars 14.5g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.