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A cast iron skillet filled with French onion gnocchi with a bunch of thyme on the side.

French Onion Skillet Gnocchi

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
This easy skillet gnocchi combines the classic flavors of French onion soup with tender plump potato dumplings. It's made entirely in your cast iron skillet and is a great side or main dish for camping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds onions (about 6) thinly sliced into half-moons
  • Salt and pepper
  • One package (18 oz/500 g) gnocchi
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese

Instructions
 

  • Set a cast iron skillet over medium low heat on a stove top or camp stove. Add the oil and let it heat for 2 minutes.
  • Pile the onions into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Don't worry if your skillet seems very full. The onions will reduce as they cook.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook until the onions are soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the gnocchi to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi begin to develop browned spots, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce and nestle the thyme in the mixture. Cover with a lid, foil, or baking sheet and cook until the gnocchi are plump and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard the thyme and adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

    • Tear-free onion slicing--To avoid crying while slicing your onions, always use a sharp knife and keep the root end of the onion intact while slicing.
    • Stop them from sticking--If your onions are sticking while you're caramelizing them, add a splash of water.
    • Storage and reheating--Store leftover gnocchi in a sealed container in your fridge or cooler for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of broth to help loosen the mixture.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 41.9gProtein: 12.3gFat: 15.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 835mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3.3g
Keyword cast iron cooking, french onion soup gnocchi, one pan meals, skillet gnocchi
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