Cheesy Bratwurst Gnocchi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
685 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Bratwurst Gnocchi
Description
Cheesy Bratwurst Gnocchi brings together flavored sausage meat and a creamy sauce to coat tender potato gnocchi. Crumbled bratwurst is browned with onions and garlic to build a savory foundation, then accented with Dijon mustard and chicken broth to add depth. Tomato sauce and heavy cream create a luscious sauce that cooks the gnocchi gently until tender. The addition of shredded cheddar cheese adds a creamy and slightly sharp finish that melts into the sauce beautifully.
The dish is cooked mostly on the stove in one pan, with the gnocchi absorbing the sauce for a cohesive texture. The sausage brings meaty richness while the creamy tomato provides balanced acidity. This combination produces a filling and comforting meal.
Serve the gnocchi warm as a main course, optionally with a side of greens or crusty bread to complement the rich sauce.
The recipe notes mention using about 10.6 ounces of bratwurst sausage meat, without needing to pre-cook the gnocchi separately since it cooks in the sauce and also helps thicken it. Adjust cooking time slightly if needed, and use a sausage of similar weight if substitutions are desired.
Ingredients
- 10.6 ounces bratwurst sausage see note
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1 pound potato gnocchi uncooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a skillet. Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes or until the sausage has browned and the onion has softened up.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the Dijon mustard and chicken broth. Give it a good stir and let it bubble for about a minute, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, cream, and gnocchi. Reduce the heat to medium. Once it starts to gently bubble, cover the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
- Give the gnocchi a stir. It should be just about cooked, but you may need to cook it for a little longer if the sauce hasn't quite thickened up enough yet (cook it uncovered and stir it often).
- Stir in half the cheddar, and once it's melted, take the pan off the heat. Top the gnocchi with the rest of the cheddar and cover the pan for a couple of minutes until it's melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use bratwurst sausage meat around 10.6 ounces; ground sausage of similar weight works as well.
- No need to pre-cook the gnocchi; it cooks directly in the sauce, helping to thicken it.
- Adjust cooking time if the sauce needs to thicken more after the gnocchi cooks.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 685 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 685kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1813mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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