Cozy Baked French Onion Gnocchi That's Pure Comfort Food

Indulge in Baked French Onion Gnocchi, a comforting dish blending classic flavors and delightful chewiness.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Gnocchi

1 lb gnocchi Fresh gnocchi melts in your mouth, while frozen is a budget-friendly alternative.
2 cups beef broth Keeps the dish rich and moist.

For the Caramelized Onions

1 large sweet onion Thinly sliced, caramelizes beautifully.
1 tbsp unsalted butter Enhances richness.
1 tbsp olive oil Helps with caramelization.
1/4 cup white wine Adds acidity and depth.
1 tbsp fresh minced thyme Or 1 tsp dried.

For the Topping

8-10 slices French bread Day-old preferred, toasted.
1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese Melts beautifully.

Seasoning

salt To taste.
pepper To taste.

Equipment

skillet
Baking Dish

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet, combine olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
Pour in white wine and deglaze the pan, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in beef broth and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and simmer.
Add uncooked gnocchi and cook for 5-10 minutes until floating.
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Top with French bread slices and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added flavor, customize with ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or spinach.

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