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3 Ways to Cook Trader Joe’s Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi (No Thawing Required)
Skip the directions on the bag and try these 3 better methods for how to cook Trader Joe's Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi instead. No thawing required!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz package frozen Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
Instructions
Pan-fry method:
- Heat 2 Tablespoons fat such as butter, vegan butter, extra virgin olive oil, or bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add frozen gnocchi then spread into an even layer in the skillet. Let gnocchi saute undisturbed until golden brown on the bottom, 2-3 minutes, then flip using a large spatula and continue to saute, shaking the skillet every minute or so, until gnocchi are golden brown all over. Do not attempt to flip the gnocchi for the first time until they are seared and golden brown on the bottom. The gnocchi will "unstick" themselves from the skillet when they're ready to be flipped.
Air Fryer method:
- Preheat Air Fryer to 390 degrees (or whatever temperature your model suggests for cooking frozen foods.) Spray the basket with nonstick spray then add frozen gnocchi to basket in a single layer, spray with nonstick spray, then cook for 10 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping/stirring the gnocchi halfway through.
Roasting method:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees then line a half sheet pan with a silpat or parchment paper. Pour frozen gnocchi onto the pan then spread into an even layer and spray with nonstick spray. Roast for 20 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
Notes
- Pan-Fried Garlic-Herb-Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi: cook gnocchi per pan-fry instructions above using butter then season with salt and add 3 cloves pressed or minced garlic to the skillet. Saute for 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is very fragrant, then scoop onto plates and top with chopped fresh chives.
- Air-Fried Cauliflower Gnocchi Marinara: Cook gnocchi per Air Fryer instructions above then add gnocchi to a small pot with warmed marinara sauce. Stir to coat then scoop into bowls and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Sheet-Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers with Cauliflower Gnocchi: Preheat oven to 425 degrees then line a half sheet pan with a silpat or parchment paper. Add 1 each sliced onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper to the center of the pan, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, season generously with garlic salt, and then toss to coat. Spread into an even layer then roast for 10 minutes. Add 4 sweet Italian sausages cut into fifths plus a bag of frozen cauliflower gnocchi then spread back into an even layer. Roast for 20 more minutes, or until gnocchi are golden brown and sausages and vegetables are cooked through, stirring halfway through.