Description
This oven-baked French onion gnocchi transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, bubbling dish packed with caramelized onion flavor, tender gnocchi, and melted cheese. It’s straightforward, deeply savory, and perfect when you want something that tastes slow-cooked without actually waiting all day.
Ingredients
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Gnocchi base
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 cups beef stock
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound gnocchi (refrigerated or frozen)
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced thin
Cheesy topping
- 8–10 slices crusty French bread (slightly stale works great)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven and start the onions
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once melted and combined, add the sliced onion. Cook slowly, stirring now and then, until the onions turn deeply golden and soft. This should take about 20 minutes. Gentle heat allows their natural sugars to develop, giving you that signature French onion sweetness.
- Build the sauce and cook the gnocchi
- Add the white wine to the pan to loosen the flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom. Stir in the thyme and beef stock, then bring everything to a light simmer. Add the gnocchi directly into the liquid. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi softens and the broth reduces into a thicker sauce, roughly 5–10 minutes.
- Season and assemble
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Spoon the gnocchi mixture into a lightly greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheese across the top so every bite gets that melted finish.
- Bake until bubbly
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese melts, browns lightly, and the sauce bubbles around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes so the sauce settles.
- Serve
- Plate the gnocchi while hot and pair it with toasted French bread slices for scooping and dipping. Expect stretchy cheese, savory onion richness, and soft dumplings in every bite.
- Enjoy — this is comfort food that feels indulgent but comes together with surprisingly little effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 1975 kcal