This broccoli cheddar gnocchi is creamy, cheesy, and tastes just like Panera's best selling soup. Done in under 40.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword back to school, Broccoli Cheddar, Gnocchi, Skillet
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Ingredients
3tbspbutter
3clovesgarlicminced
1/2mediumyellow onionsmall dice
3tbspflour
1 1/4cupsbrothchicken or vegetable
2cupsbroccolirough chopped
1/4 cupcarrotsshredded
1cupheavy cream
8ozcheddar cheese
1lb potato gnocchi
6ozmozzarella cheeseability to swap for cheddar or do a 50/50 split
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400℉.
In a large wide pan over low heat melt the butter. Once melted add the garlic, onions, and a heavy pinch of kosher salt and cook until soft and fragrant 3-4 minutes.
Add the flour and mix to incorporate. Cook for 1-2 minutes before adding the broth. Let the broth thicken for a minute (until it can coat the back of a spoon) and add the carrots and broccoli. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded cheese and mix till melted and incorporated. Salt to taste.
Toss in the gnocchi and mix to coat. Top with cheese and pop in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the dish is bubbly and cheese has melted. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.