Boursin, Bacon and Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe
This Boursin, Bacon, and Broccoli Gnocchi recipe combines the creamy richness of Boursin cheese with crispy bacon, tender gnocchi, and roasted broccoli for a flavorful and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Broccoli:
- 250g / 9oz Broccoli, sliced into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For the Gnocchi:
- 150g / 5.3oz Streaky Bacon, diced
- 2 small Shallots, finely diced
- 180ml / 3/4 cup low-salt Chicken Stock
- 1x 150g/5.3oz block of Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese
- 60ml / 1/4 cup Single Cream/Half & Half
- 20g / 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 500g / 1lb uncooked Gnocchi
- 1 tbsp finely diced Fresh Parsley, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200C/390F. Roast the broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Bacon: Fry bacon until crispy, then set aside. Cook shallots in bacon fat until soft.
- Make Sauce: Add stock, Boursin, cream, and parmesan to the pan. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi, then transfer to the sauce along with bacon and broccoli. Simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to keep an eye on the broccoli while roasting to prevent burning.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a splash of gnocchi water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Boursin Bacon Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe, Creamy Gnocchi Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe
