Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

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This chocolate gravy lets you have chocolate for breakfast! It's excellent served over hot, flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more.

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a biscuit split in half and topped with southern style chocolate gravy.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 cups

Start your day in the sweetest way: with this chocolate gravy recipe!

What Is Chocolate Gravy? 

Chocolate gravy is a sweet sauce made with flour, fat, cocoa powder, and sugar. It’s commonly served for breakfast over biscuits in the Appalachian Mountains. 

How to Make Chocolate Gravy

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade chocolate gravy recipe: 

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients together, then whisk in the milk. 
  2. Cook on the stove until the gravy is thickened.
  3. Stir in the butter and vanilla. 

What to Do With Chocolate Gravy

For a burst of savory flavor, stir in crumbled bacon toward the end of cooking. Serve the chocolate gravy over your favorite homemade biscuit recipe. Here are a few top-rated ideas: 

For more inspiration, explore our collection of 25 Homemade Biscuit Recipes to Make From Scratch.

How to Store Chocolate Gravy

Though this chocolate gravy is best when it’s enjoyed fresh, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the gravy gently in the microwave or on the stove. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Made this with drop biscuits for breakfast and it was enjoyed by the whole family,” according to Alicia DeMan. “Would definitely make it again!”

“Easy to make, delightful to eat,” says Tom_G. “I think next time I'll add a little Mexican cinnamon.”

“Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top of the biscuits before baking for added flavor,” suggests Audrey Frey-brooks.

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup cocoa

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients for a southern style chocolate gravy gathered on a kitchen countertop.

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  2. Whisk sugar, cocoa, and flour in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.

    sugar, cocoa, and flour in a medium bowl mixed until there are no lumps.

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  3. Pour in milk and whisk until well combined.

    milk added to cocoa sugar mixture.

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  4. Transfer mixture to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until it thickens to a gravy consistency, 7 to 10 minutes.

    cocoa mixture added to a sauce pan over low heat.

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  5. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.

    butter added to cooked sugar cocoa mixture.

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  6. Serve warm.

    a biscuit split in half and topped with southern style chocolate gravy.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91 Calories
2g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 92mg 2%

* 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.