Apple & Poblano Gnocchi Bake with Smoked Cheddar Cheese
This Apple & Poblano Gnocchi Bake with Smoked Cheddar Cheese delivers an explosion of flavors and texture in every bite! Made of fluffy gnocchi, sweet and tart Juici apples with a hint of spice from the poblano peppers—all of these doused in a creamy cheese sauce and baked to perfection! It is the ultimate fall recipe to make on the holidays!
Ingredients
- 2 12oz Packages of gnocchi
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Poblano, seeds removed, diced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 medium JUICI apples, peeled, diced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups Whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups Shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup Panko
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions. Remove the gnocchi from the pot and set aside.
- Next, in a 10-inch nonstick skillet preheated to medium-high heat, add the olive oil and poblano pepper. Saute the pepper for about 5 to 7 minutes or until softened. Next, add in the onion and apple. Continue to cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the veggies from the skillet and add it to the bowl with the gnocchi and toss.
- In the same skillet as the veggies, melt the 5 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the flour and begin to whisk for about a minute. Gradually pour in the milk and continue to whisk until thickened about four to five minutes. Once thickened add the shredded cheese and turn off the heat. Continue to whisk until the cheese sauce is smooth. Pour the cheese sauce over the bowl with gnocchi and gently stir to combine.
- Wipe the 10-inch nonstick skillet clean with a paper towel. Pour the gnocchi into the prepared baking dish. Melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in the microwave. Add it to a bowl with panko and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Place the panko mixture on top of the gnocchi and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
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