Description
Creamy comfort food with a gourmet twist featuring gnocchi, Boursin cheese, crispy bacon, and tender broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients and equipment. Gather all ingredients and have a large skillet ready.
- Cook the bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7–9 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the fat.
- Steam the broccoli in the bacon fat for 3–4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet with the bacon fat and brown the gnocchi for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Add broth and cream, then stir in Boursin and Parmesan until smooth and creamy, about 2–4 minutes.
- Return broccoli and bacon to the skillet, gently toss to coat. Heat through for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Gnocchi can become mushy if overcooked; ensure skillet is hot when beginning to brown them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gnocchi, creamy sauce, Boursin cheese, comfort food, broccoli