Yes, you read the title correctly ... this post is about Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits. And before you get started, don't knock it until you've tried it. Whether you follow my recipe below, or one of many variations, you should at least try it. Some of the variations I have run across recently do not sound that good to me, so I'm going to suggest you start with mine, and if you want to tweak it to suit your own taste, be my guest.
Until recently, I had come to the conclusion that this incredible breakfast treat was confined geographically to a small area in middle Tennessee. Thanks to a link shared by my adorable friend Amanda (thanks Sweetie!), I realize that there are folks in other states who've enjoyed it's deliciousness.
For me, it's most certainly one of my fondest childhood memories.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick of butter or margarine
- 1 cup of sugar*
- 1/4 cup of flour*
- 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa*
- milk
Preparation:
Slowly melt butter or margarine over medium to low heat in a saucepan.
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour and cocoa. Add to melted butter.
Slowly add milk and stir constantly. Adjust heat as needed. Do not allow to boil, but it needs to get hot enough to thicken. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy is smooth. Spoon over biscuits and enjoy while hot with a cold glass of milk.**
DO NOT used canned biscuits! If you're like me, and cannot make biscuits from scratch, get the frozen Pillsbury Grands (Southern Style).
* The measurements above are a STARTING POINT ONLY. It may take several attempts to get it right (as it did for me). I often add a little more flour while cooking if it's not getting thick enough, and will sometimes add more cocoa if it doesn't look chocolaty enough.
** Although Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits is incredibly delicious on it's own, I sometimes enjoy it along side the traditional bacon (or sausage) and eggs.
As I mentioned above, this is certainly one of my fondest childhood memories. And now, it's something that I have the pleasure of sharing with my two boys and my Grandchildren.
Here are some links that I have run across with some history and additional variations of the recipe:
Homesick Texan - Thanks again Amanda!
The Food Timeline
AppalachianFolk
Google Search
So give it a try. If you're still not convinced, maybe you should just invite me over to make it for you. If you still don't like it (after I've made it for you), then you obviously don't like chocolate in the first place. Or you don't like breakfast. Or you're just ... strange. ENJOY!!!
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