Ultimate Cheesy Baked Broccoli Gnocchi
A comforting blend of soft gnocchi and tender broccoli enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Gnocchi
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, cubed
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the broccoli and gnocchi in salted water for 3 minutes, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat the broth and stir in the cream cheese until melted. Then, add mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in the gnocchi and broccoli until coated with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, broil for the last minute. Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid a chunky sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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