Chocolate Gravy

This was always a favorite for me growing up, especially on those Saturday mornings at grandma's house... I know it isn't the healthiest option for breakfast, but it sure is delicious, especially with some bacon or sausage on the side and served with a glass of cold milk or orange juice.

 I remember a particular time when my brother had two of his baseball teammates over to spend the night and hang out. In the morning, my mom made biscuits and chocolate gravy. When asked if they wanted any, they told her they didn't know what it was! When she told them it was chocolate gravy, they were so confused. These guys were from a very southern (culture, not location) town in Arkansas and they had never heard of chocolate gravy! They reluctantly (but politely) took some and I am pretty sure they just picked around it, not sure what to think of it. If you've never tried it, it may be a little different to you, and if you have tried it, then you probably already have a great recipe that has been passed down to you. It is great on hot buttermilk biscuits.

Ingredients:

1 stick butter
4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
3-4 Tablespoons flour (use less if you want a thinner gravy)
2 cups milk
3/4- 1 cup sugar

1 Tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Melt the stick of butter in a deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the cocoa and flour and whisk together until combined and bubbly.
3. Add the sugar and the milk, whisking constantly. (The mixture will look odd for a few minutes; see picture below)
4. Whisk over medium until thick and thoroughly combined.
5. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Add the Tablespoon butter and the vanilla and stir in. Serve hot over biscuits.

Makes about 3 cups. 

{It will seem separated at first, but give it time; it will come together smoothly.}

{Add the butter and vanilla after you remove the gravy from the heat source.}

Happy Saturday morning!