Best 9 Grandmothers Chocolate Gravy Recipes

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Grandma's chocolate gravy is a classic Southern comfort food that is sure to warm your soul. This decadent gravy is made with a combination of cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and milk, and it is often served over biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. While the exact recipe can vary from family to family, the end result is always a rich, chocolatey gravy that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE GRAVY



Chocolate Gravy image

This was my great-grandmother's recipe handed down from generation to generation. This was always served on special occasions. It was one thing us kids looked forward to when visiting grandma's house.

Provided by LBALL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar, or more to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 cups hot milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, flour, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan. Stir in 1/2 cup milk slowly. Add egg. Stir in remaining milk. Cook over medium heat until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE GRAVY RECIPE



Homemade Chocolate Gravy Recipe image

Warm and creamy Southern chocolate sauce perfect for topping biscuits. Imagine, chocolate for breakfast without guilt!

Provided by Beth Mueller

Categories     Breakfast     Condiment

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Combine sugar [1cup], cocoa powder [1/4 cup], and flour [1/4 cup] and stir until no lumps remain.
  • Combine the milk [2 cups] with the cocoa mixture in a saucepan or deep skillet and set over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk and stir until mixture starts to barely bubble and thicken.
  • Reduce heat and continue to cook and stir until desired consistency is reached.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter [3 tablespoons].
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cups, Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g

TINA'S CHOCOLATE GRAVY



Tina's Chocolate Gravy image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
Hot buttered biscuits or ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, cocoa powder and flour together until there are no lumps. Add the milk and stir to combine. Melt the butter in large saute pan. Add the flour mixture and cook on medium heat, stirring continually until it thickens. Serve over hot buttered biscuits or even ice cream.

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE GRAVY



Grandma's Chocolate Gravy image

There were 9 in my family growing up and this was a inexpensive way to feed a lot. This recipe will satisfy anyone's sweet craving of chocolate.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 heaping Tbsp. Hershey's cocoa
1 heaping cup of granulated sugar
1 heaping cup flour
1 cup of water

Steps:

  • Mix well, bring to a boil, turn to medium heat. Stir gently, to keep from sticking, until thickened. Pour over hot homemade biscuits with a dab of butter.

CHOCOLATE GRAVY RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Gravy Recipe by Tasty image

Step up your brunch game with a batch of chocolate gravy. This thick and creamy chocolate sauce is easy to make and pairs perfectly with buttermilk biscuits and pound cake. You can also pour it over ice cream or serve it with your favorite fruits. However you want to enjoy it, it's sure to be a people pleaser.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 pinch kosher salt
1 ¾ cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 buttermilk biscuits
pound cake
ice cream
strawberry

Steps:

  • Sift the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt into a large skillet or saucepan. Add the milk and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, 7-10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the vanilla and butter until the butter is melted and well incorporated.
  • Serve immediately over buttermilk biscuits, pound cake, ice cream, or as a dip for your favorite fruit.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1585 calories, Carbohydrate 221 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 55 grams

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.

Provided by April Yeager

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup cocoa
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

GRANDMA'S TURKEY GRAVY



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Here's a stress-free recipe that'll impress Grandma herself! Seasonings and a shallot add wonderful flavor` to this velvety gravy, which tastes just as good the next day. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Roasted turkey drippings
Reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pour drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups., Saute shallot in reserved fat in a small saucepan. Stir in the flour, salt, onion powder, poultry seasoning and pepper until blended; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until browned (do not burn). Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOUTHERN STYLE CHOCOLATE GRAVY



Southern Style Chocolate Gravy image

Yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Served on warm flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits, this is sure to be a special treat.

Provided by ame2sky

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Whisk together the cocoa, flour, and sugar until there are no lumps.
  • Add the milk and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Add mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat stirring frequently until mixture is a thick gravy like consistency.
  • Take off heat and add vanilla and butter and stir until incorporated.
  • Serve immediately over hot steaming biscuits!

KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE GRAVY



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My Dad told me how my great-grandmother would make chocolate gravy and biscuits and my curiosity was piqued. This is the recipe we worked together to create. It is very simple and takes only a few minutes.

Provided by Rachel-Snachel

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add cocoa powder and stir together.
  • Add the sugar and 2 cups of milk to the pan---add the milk slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Mix the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup of milk until smooth.
  • Stir into pan.
  • Allow the contents to boil, but stir constantly until the mixture thickens into a gravy-like consistency; it shouldn't take more than 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add more milk, if necessary.
  • Serve over hot biscuits and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 148.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.6, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • To make a smooth gravy, whisk the cornstarch and sugar together in a small bowl before adding it to the milk and cocoa mixture.
  • If you don't have cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour instead. Just be sure to whisk it into the milk and cocoa mixture until it's completely dissolved.
  • If you like your gravy a little thicker, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch or flour.
  • For a richer gravy, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • To make a vegan version of this gravy, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of cow's milk, and vegan butter instead of regular butter.
  • Serve chocolate gravy over pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a delicious and decadent breakfast or brunch.
  • You can also use chocolate gravy to top ice cream, cakes, or brownies for a special dessert treat.

Conclusion:

Chocolate gravy is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add a rich and chocolatey flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're serving it over pancakes, waffles, or French toast for breakfast, or using it to top ice cream, cakes, or brownies for dessert, chocolate gravy is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike.

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