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Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy

Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy

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Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy is a classic Southern breakfast treat that combines tender homemade biscuits with a rich and creamy chocolate gravy. The gravy is made with butter, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, cooked to a thick and velvety consistency. Serve it over warm, freshly baked biscuits for a comforting and indulgent start to the day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the cocoa powder and flour until the mixture is well combined and starts to bubble from the heat.
  3. Gradually whisk in the sugar until thoroughly combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a gravy consistency.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  6. Spoon the chocolate gravy over freshly baked biscuits.

Notes

This Chocolate Gravy is best served immediately over warm biscuits. Leftover gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.
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