Gnocchi Gratin

Adapted from Cooking Light.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (22 ounce) package  gnocchi
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  cups milk (any kind)
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded gruyere cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh chives
• 2  slices  cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
2. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour, salt and pepper to pan, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and broth, stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add Gruyere, chives and bacon; stir until smooth. Add gnocchi; toss well.
4. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with parmesan. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.