Simple Baked French Onion Gnocchi
This comforting dish combines tender gnocchi with rich caramelized onions and melted cheese, creating a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup white wine
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large sweet onion (thinly sliced)
- 8–10 slices French bread (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese or Gruyère cheese (preferably Gruyère for a deeper flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and lightly foaming.
- Add the thinly sliced sweet onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Add the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Stir in the beef broth, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions (about 2-3 minutes for fresh gnocchi, 3-5 minutes for frozen) until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the onion-broth mixture and gently stir until they are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with the slices of French bread. You can lightly toast the bread beforehand for a crispier texture.
- Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly over the bread and gnocchi. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
- After baking, let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Be patient when caramelizing the onions for the best flavor. If using a non-stick baking dish, lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors. If you have leftovers, avoid overbaking to prevent the cheese from becoming too hard.