Baked French Onion Gnocchi
This hearty baked gnocchi combines sweet caramelized onions with tender potato dumplings in a savory beef broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings when yo
20
Prep Time
45
Cook Time
65
Total Time
4
Servings
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This hearty baked gnocchi combines sweet caramelized onions with tender potato dumplings in a savory beef broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
2. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts.
Step 3
3. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown. If onions start to burn, reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 4
4. Add minced thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
5. Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let wine reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
6. Add beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
7. Add gnocchi to the skillet and stir gently to coat with the onion mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until gnocchi are heated through.
Step 8
8. Arrange French bread slices on top of the gnocchi mixture, slightly overlapping.
Step 9
9. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the bread slices.
Step 10
10. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and bread is golden brown.
Step 11
11. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
You Must Know
- ✓Take your time caramelizing the onions - this is where the deep flavor develops. Don't rush this step.
- ✓If using frozen gnocchi, thaw them first to prevent excess water from diluting the dish.
- ✓For extra flavor, rub the French bread slices with a cut garlic clove before adding to the dish.
Chef's Notes
Take your time caramelizing the onions - this is where the deep flavor develops. Don't rush this step.
If using frozen gnocchi, thaw them first to prevent excess water from diluting the dish.
For extra flavor, rub the French bread slices with a cut garlic clove before adding to the dish.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this rich dish with a simple green salad dressed with vinaigrette to cut through the richness. A glass of medium-bodied red wine like Merlot or Pinot Noir pairs beautifully.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
520
Calories
18g
Protein
68g
Carbs
18g
Fat
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Baked French Onion Gnocchi
This hearty baked gnocchi combines sweet caramelized onions with tender potato dumplings in a savory beef broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings when yo
Ingredients (10)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts.
- Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown. If onions start to burn, reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add minced thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let wine reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add gnocchi to the skillet and stir gently to coat with the onion mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until gnocchi are heated through.
- Arrange French bread slices on top of the gnocchi mixture, slightly overlapping.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the bread slices.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and bread is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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