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Baked French Onion Gnocchi

A rich and comforting baked gnocchi dish inspired by classic French onion soup, featuring caramelized onions, creamy sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French-Inspired
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Gnocchi Base
  • 1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add cream, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir gnocchi into the sauce, transfer to baking dish.
  6. Top with Gruyère and mozzarella.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.