Baked Gnocchi with Gorgonzola-YUM!

 

BAKED GNOCCHI WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM

Serves: 

6 people

Cooking Level: 

PREP TIME

15minutes

COOK TIME

25minutes

INACTIVE TIME

30minutes

TOTAL TIME

1:10hours

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (I used Italian breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk (I used 2%)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/3 pound Gorgonzola Dolce cheese crumbled
• One 17-ounce package gnocchi

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and allow to melt. Add the shallot and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the shallot is fragrant and beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute. Slowly whisk in the milk for a smooth sauce. Add the bay leaf and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Whisk in the Gorgonzola until smooth. Add the gnocchi and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the breadcrumb topping and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.