French Onion Gnocchi Casserole

Directions

1Preheat oven to 400° F.

2In a large skillet, melt two tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the onions. Let the onions sauté for about two minutes. Next, add the sugar, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook the onions for another minute or two and then add the beef broth. Scraping the bottom of the skillet making sure everything is well combined, turn the heat to simmer. Stir the onions to keep them from burning at the bottom of the skillet until golden brown about 20 minutes. Set aside once cooked.

3While the onions cook, bring a large pot full of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions. Once the gnocchi has cooked, drain through a colander and add to a baking dish.

4In a saucepan, melt the remaining tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Next add the flour and whisk until a roux forms, about a minute. Pour in the milk and whisk until thickened about five minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5To assemble the casserole, evenly place the onions over the gnocchi. Next, pour the white sauce over the onions followed by mozzarella. Baked for about 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has turned golden brown. Garnish with fresh thyme.