Description
Indulge in this comforting and flavorful Baked French Onion Gnocchi, where tender gnocchi is smothered in a rich onion and cream sauce, topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese. A delicious twist on a classic French onion soup, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Caramelize Onions: In a large oven-safe skillet, cook onions with salt and sugar until caramelized. Add garlic, thyme, and cook.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with white wine, add broth and cream. Simmer and then add gnocchi.
- Bake: Top with cheeses and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss cheese for Gruyère if needed.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
