Gnocchi Gratin

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (22 ounce) package gnocchi
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk (any kind)
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit.
• 2 cook gnocchi according to package directions. drain.
• 3 melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. add flour, salt and pepper to pan, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. gradually add milk and broth, stirring with a whisk until blended. bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. remove from heat. add gruyere, chives and bacon; stir until smooth. add gnocchi; toss well.
• 4 spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with parmesan. bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. serve immediately.