Description
A comforting and savory baked French Onion Gnocchi recipe featuring caramelized sweet onions, tender gnocchi, and rich beef broth, all topped with melted Swiss or Gruyère cheese and served with toasted French bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 8–10 slices French bread, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the final dish.
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced sweet onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become deeply caramelized, which usually takes about 20 minutes. This step develops the rich, sweet onion flavor essential to the dish.
- Add flavor: Stir in the fresh minced thyme, then pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the skillet with the broth and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 10 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the broth has thickened slightly. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the gnocchi and broth mixture to a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the baked French Onion Gnocchi hot, accompanied by toasted French bread slices for dipping. Enjoy this warm, flavorful comfort dish!
Notes
- You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a slightly lighter flavor.
- Homemade gnocchi can be used for a fresher texture, but store-bought works well too.
- Use Gruyère cheese for a nuttier flavor; Swiss cheese is a good alternative if preferred.
- Make sure to caramelize onions slowly over medium heat to avoid burning and develop full sweetness.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef broth with a rich vegetable broth and use vegetarian cheese if needed.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave, though texture is best when freshly baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
