Cottage Cheese Gnocchi

Cottage Cheese Gnocchi

These soft, pillowy gnocchi are made with AE Dairy salt & pepper Cottage Cheese for extra creaminess and protein. Quickly boiled and tossed in brown butter and crispy sage, they’re a simple yet elegant twist on classic gnocchi.
Recipe courtesy of Grant Gillon
20 minutes prep time
Prep Time

20 minutes

serves 2-3
Serves

2-3

5 minutes cook time
Cook Time

5 minutes

medium difficulty
Difficulty

medium

Directions

  • 1

    Blend the Base: Add cottage cheese and egg to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. 

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  • 2

    Form the Dough: Transfer mixture to a bowl. Fold in 1/2 cup flour until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms. Add more flour a tablespoon at a time if needed. 

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  • 3

    Shape the Gnocchi: Lightly flour a work surface. Divide dough into portions, roll into ropes, and cut into 1-inch pillows. 

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  • 4

    Cook: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook gnocchi until they float, 2–3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. 

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  • 5

    Brown Butter & Sage: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy and golden brown. Add sage leaves and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds. 

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  • 6

    Finish & Serve: Toss warm gnocchi in brown butter. Season with black pepper and serve immediately. Finish with Parmesan if desired. 

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