Description
This Baked French Onion Gnocchi is a delicious, heartier take on the classic French onion soup! Soft gnocchi is baked in a savory caramelized onion broth, topped with gooey melted cheese, and served with crispy French bread for dipping. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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).
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized (about 20 minutes).
- Add flavor: Stir in the thyme and pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and the broth has thickened (about 5-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the gnocchi and broth mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot with toasted French bread slices for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can swap out the beef broth for vegetable broth.
- For extra richness, you can mix in a bit of Parmesan cheese along with the Gruyère or Swiss.
- The dish is best enjoyed immediately after baking while the cheese is still melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: french
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 974mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 42mg