Description
Hearty French onion skillet gnocchi delivers classic comfort with a modern twist. Caramelized onions, melted gruyère, and pillowy potato dumplings create a soul-warming dish perfect for cozy nights when you crave something richly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds yellow onions (about 2 large or 4 medium), halved and thinly sliced
- 2 (16 to 18 ounces) packages fresh, shelf-stable, or frozen potato gnocchi (do not thaw)
- 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dry white wine
Herbs, Seasonings, and Acids:
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare a 12-inch cast iron or broiler-safe skillet by heating of olive oil over medium heat.
- Arrange gnocchi in a single layer within the skillet, covering the pan to achieve a golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-5 minutes. Transfer the first batch to a baking sheet and repeat the process with remaining gnocchi.
- Melt butter (56 grams or ) in the same skillet, then introduce sliced onions, half of the fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Slowly caramelize the onions, stirring occasionally, until they develop a rich, deep golden-brown color and a sweet, intensely flavored profile, which typically requires around 30 minutes of patient cooking.
- Preheat the broiler to ensure high, direct heat is ready for the final cooking stage.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, then add a splash of vinegar, reducing the heat to concentrate the flavors and create a delectable pan sauce.
- Carefully return the previously cooked gnocchi to the skillet, gently mixing to coat them with the caramelized onion and wine reduction.
- Generously sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the gnocchi, then place the skillet under the broiler for 4-6 minutes until the cheese becomes bubbly, golden, and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Finish the dish by scattering the remaining fresh thyme leaves and an additional grind of black pepper across the top for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions takes patience, transforming them into sweet, golden-brown delights that create a rich flavor base for this skillet gnocchi dish.
- Broiler-safe skillet is crucial for achieving the perfect crispy cheese topping and creating a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen.
- Cooking gnocchi in batches ensures each pillowy potato dumpling gets a beautiful golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan.
- White wine and vinegar add depth and brightness, cutting through the richness of the butter and cheese for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Fresh thyme leaves provide an aromatic herbal touch that elevates the entire dish from simple to sophisticated.
- Gruyère cheese melts into a luxurious, nutty topping that creates an irresistible golden-brown crust you’ll want to scrape off the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg