Description
Discover the ultimate comfort of Creamy Smoked Beef Gnocchi, a quick weeknight dinner that blends pillowy gnocchi with a velvety cheese sauce and crunchy smoked beef. This recipe uses cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and savory chicken broth to create a rich, indulgent coating that clings to each bite. Perfect for families, it serves four and delivers restaurant‑style flavor in just 25 minutes, making it an easy go‑to meal for busy evenings. Garnish with parsley for color, fresh bright herb flavo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked smoked beef, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float, then drain.
- In a skillet melt butter, add smoked beef and sauté until crispy.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese until smooth, then whisk in chicken broth.
- Add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Fold cooked gnocchi into sauce, coating well.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve warm, optionally topped with extra smoked beef.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of smoked paprika or fresh herbs. Leftovers reheat best on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Smoked Beef Gnocchi, easy gnocchi recipe, quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta dishes, smoked beef recipes, comfort food dinner, weeknight meals, Italian comfort food, cheesy gnocchi