Parisian Gnocchi Soufflé Recipe

The easiest way to enjoy Parisian-style gnocchi: puffed in brown butter with a crisp coating of broiled cheese.

Updated March 30, 2023

Why It Works

Broiling the gnocchi puffs them up and gives them a gloriously crispy, crunchy surface.

Parisian gnocchi (or, more accurately, gnocchi à la Parisienne) are the even pillowier, even easier to make cousin of Italian gnocchi. And one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook them is to broil them in a cast iron skillet.

Parisian gnocchi in a cast iron pan with brown butter. — Serious Eats / J. Kenji López-Alt

I brown just enough butter to give them a nice coating, add the gnocchi and toss to combine, then cover them in a blanket of finely grated Parmesan cheese. After a brief stint under the broiler, they come out puffed and crisp, ready to be served straight out of their skillet. That's a big ol' taste of comfort right there.

September 2013

Recipe Details

Parisian Gnocchi Soufflé Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 15 mins

Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 recipe Parisian Gnocchi
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

Adjust rack to 6 to 8 inches below broiler element and preheat broiler to high. Heat butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or two 10-inch cast iron skillets over medium-high heat until foaming subsides and butter starts to brown. Add gnocchi in a single layer and toss to coat with browned butter. Cover with cheese, then transfer to broiler. Cook until puffed and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
322	Calories
24g	Fat
11g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	322
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 14g	71%
Cholesterol 137mg	46%
Sodium 563mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 381mg	29%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 89mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.