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Baked French Onion Gnocchi

A cheesy baked gnocchi dish inspired by classic French onion soup with caramelized onions and Gruyère.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Gnocchi Bake
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 3 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
Cheese
  • 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Caramelize onions slowly in butter and olive oil until golden.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, and broth, then simmer briefly.
  3. Stir in gnocchi and transfer to baking dish.
  4. Top with cheeses and bake until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Do not rush the onions; slow cooking builds flavor.