Cheesy Baked Broccoli Gnocchi is a comforting one-pan dinner! Creamy, cheesy, bubbly and comes together in about 30 minutes. Vegetarian friendly comfort food. Use your cast iron skillet for this easy gnocchi recipe.
What You’ll Need for this Baked Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe:
- Gnocchi
- Broccoli Florets
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth or Stock
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – you could substitute a different shredded cheese, but you’ll want one that melts well.
- Spices: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt and Pepper
Tips and FAQs!
Can this recipe be prepped in advance?
Definitely! You could prep it up to a day ahead and then bake before serving.
Prepare the cheesy sauce and prep the skillet or baking dish, place in the fridge until ready to bake.
What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi is an Italian pasta made from potatoes, flour, and eggs.
Gnocchi can be found in the pasta aisle. It is often in plastic packaging. Most grocery stores should sell it – including Target, Trader Joe’s, etc.
You can also make it by hand using a recipe like this authentic Italian recipe.
How long do the leftovers last?
The broccoli gnocchi is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
I don’t have an oven-safe skillet, what can I use instead?
No big deal! You can make the cheese sauce in any skillet on the stove then transfer to a baking dish to bake.
How do I clean the cast iron skillet?
Cleaning cast iron is so simple. The main rule is do NOT use soap and do NOT put it in the dishwasher.
After using, especially while it is still warm, warm/hot water and a scrub with a standard dish brush is all it should need. Then dry thoroughly – this is KEY!
I recommend placing it back on the stove over medium-low for a few minutes to ensure that it is fully dry and then wipe a very thin layer of a neutral oil to maintain the seasoning.
If there are stubborn bits that the hot water and brush or sponge aren’t removing, there are a few options..
- Bring a thin layer of water to a simmer in the skillet and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape any bits off the bottom.
- Use an ‘exfoliant’ such as salt to scrub off any bits.
Looking for other cast iron skillet tips? Check out this post.
Like this Cheesy Broccoli Gnocchi? Check out these other gnocchi recipes!
- Cheesy Sausage Baked Gnocchi
- Creamy Mushroom Bacon Gnocchi – from Tastes of Homemade
- Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi – from In Fine Taste
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Cheesy Baked Broccoli Gnocchi
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Cheesy Baked Broccoli Gnocchi is a comforting one-pan dinner! Creamy, cheesy, bubbly and comes together in about 30 minutes. Vegetarian friendly comfort food. Use your cast iron skillet for this easy gnocchi recipe.
Ingredients
- 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
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, cubed
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat oven to 400F.
- Pre-Cook Broccoli and Gnocchi. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and gnocchi, simmer for 3 minutes. Drain water and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce. Heat a large, ovenproof skillet with the broth over medium-high. Bringing broth to a simmer. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is mostly melted and combined. It’s fine if there are still some small bits of cream cheese – it will melt in the oven. Add half of the mozzarella cheese (1 cup), the garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until melted, combined, and mostly smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add Broccoli and Gnocchi. Add the broccoli and gnocchi to the cheese sauce. Folding gently to combine. Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown. If desired, sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: One Pot, Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Cheesy Broccoli Gnocchi, One Pot Dinner, Cast Iron Skillet Dinner, Baked Gnocchi, Broccoli Gnocchi, Easy Recipe with Gnocchi
What size cast iron did you use?
I used a large, 12-inch skillet
Super yummy!
★★★★★
Yay!! Thank you!!