Name: Cheesy gnocchi bake with bacon and broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram gnocchi; 1 head broccoli, florets and stalks cut into 1cm pieces; 10 gram butter; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 teaspoon lemon thyme leaves, plus sprigs to serve; 1/2 cup cream; 150 gram mozzarella, finely chopped; 6 rindless bacon rashers, torn

Cheesy gnocchi bake with bacon and broccoli

Searching for a new family favourite? Look no further than this cheesy gnocchi bake recipe. Packed with bacon, broccoli and bound in a creamy sauce, this delicious dish is so quick and easy to make

Skip to Recipe

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

25M

Total

40M

This cheesy gnocchi bake is an absolute crowd-pleaser! With minimal prep and cook time, this is a perfect mid-week meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

500 gram gnocchi

1 head broccoli, florets and stalks cut into 1cm pieces

10 gram butter

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

2 teaspoon lemon thyme leaves, plus sprigs to serve

1/2 cup cream

150 gram mozzarella, finely chopped

6 rindless bacon rashers, torn

Method

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi and broccoli for 2 minutes or until all pieces float on the surface and are just tender. Drain well.

In a large, flameproof baking dish, melt butter on medium. Sauté onion, garlic and thyme for 4 minutes. Stir in cream. Preheat grill to high.

Toss gnocchi and broccoli through cream mixture. Season to taste. Arrange mozzarella and bacon on top of dish. Grill for 5 minutes until broccoli is cooked and bacon is crispy.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Cauliflower and cheese pasta bake

Native ad body.

Lemony tuna and pasta bake

Subscribe and save up to 38%