Description
Pillowy gnocchi, golden brown and tucked into a luscious Gruyère-Parmesan cream sauce, this 20-minute skillet stunner is your new go-to for fast, cozy, weeknight comfort. Crispy on the outside, creamy inside—it’s basically a hug with a cheese pull.
Ingredients
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1 lb shelf-stable or fresh gnocchi
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1 tbsp butter
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
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1 cup shredded Gruyère
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: fresh thyme, spinach, peas, pancetta
Instructions
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Brown the gnocchi: Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium. Add gnocchi and cook 3–4 mins, stirring until golden and slightly crisp.
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Add garlic: Push gnocchi aside, sauté garlic 30 secs.
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Make the roux: Sprinkle flour, stir 1 min. Slowly whisk in warm milk. Cook 3–5 mins until thickened.
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Melt the cheese: Reduce heat. Stir in Gruyère and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season to taste.
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Broil finish: Sprinkle extra cheese on top. Broil 2–3 mins until golden and bubbly. Let sit 2 mins before serving.
Notes
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No broiler? Bake at 450°F for 5–7 mins.
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Add-ins like spinach, pesto, chicken, or sun-dried tomatoes = flavor fun.
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Vegan? Use oat milk, vegan cheese, and butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 kcal per serving
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 40g