Creamy Gnocchi, Broccoli & Cheese Bake

Creamy Gnocchi, Broccoli, & Cheese Bake



Prep Time: 20 Min

​Cook Time: 48 - 53 Min

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1. Start melting the butter in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and reduce heat to medium low. Continue to whisk to avoid clumping and cook out the flour for 4 – 5 minutes.

 

1. Slowly whisk in the milk & cream until fully incorporated. Return the heat to medium and allow the sauce to boil and thicken (2 – 3 minutes).

 

1. Once again reduce the heat to medium low and whisk the cheddar & Monterey jack cheese in in small batches. Simmer about 5 minutes.

 

1. Preheat oven to 375 F

 

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the gnocchi. Pulse the broccoli in 2 batches leaving one batch fairly chunky and the second batch pulsed down significantly. Add the broccoli to the bowl with the gnocchi. Pour over the finished cheese sauce and add the pepper flakes, toss until everything is fully combined. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, stir in the additional ¼ c of milk.

 

1. Transfer the cheesy gnocchi to a 3qt. baking dish coated in cooking spray.

 

1. Cover and place the gnocchi into the oven to bake. Bake 20 minutes.

 

1. Remove cover and sprinkle the parmesan across the entire dish. Return to the oven to bake 15 – 20 minutes until bubbly and browned on top.

 

1. For service, garnish with fresh, chopped parsley. ENJOY!

                 Grocery List

• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tbsp. AP Flour
• 1 ¾ C 2% Milk (+ ¼ C if needed)
• ½ C Whipping Cream
• 1 C Monterey Jack with Hot Peppers, shredded
• ½ C Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• ¾ Tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 Tsp. White Pepper
• 1 Kg. Pkg. Gnocchi
• 1 Head Broccoli, broken down in food processor
• ¼ C Grated Parmesan
• Chopped Fresh Parsley - Garnish