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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Side Dish Recipes » Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    Published: Nov 23, 2015 · Modified: Jan 6, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

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    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi BakeIt's kinda like mac & cheese. Except without the cheese. Or the mac. It's butternut squash cooked up all day into a creamy sauce seasoned with fall's favorite herbs! Then it's all loaded up with gnocchi instead of noodles for a hearty filling dish! And not to be forgotten, it's all topped off with a buttery, crispy breadcrumb and parmesan topping. Comfort food, veggie style!

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    I was a cheater here and used a bag of cut up butternut squash from the store. I've cut up butternut squashes plenty of times in my life but this was a lovely little shortcut I'm bound to take again. Add it along with milk, flour, butter and seasonings to your slow cooker and let it simmer away while you work away (or maybe even relax?).

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    I brought out the casserole slow cooker for this recipe so that I could pop it in the oven at the end for a couple minutes to toast up the breadcrumbs. Not mandatory, just an added bonus. Feel free to use a regular slow cooker as well, 4 quart or larger.

    (Rather have mac and cheese? How about Slow Cooker Beer Mac & Cheese or Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese?)

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    Such an easy, simple dish that is perfect as a meal or as a side. Move over mac and cheese, there's a new comfort food 😉

    Want more slow cooker sides? Check out these options!

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

    Jennifer Draper
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs 35 mins
    Total Time 5 hrs
    Servings 6
    Calories 320 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound of cubed butternut squash
    • ¼ cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups milk
    • 4 tablespoons butter divided
    • 17.6 oz package dried gnocchi or mini gnocchi
    • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add squash to slow cooker
    • Add flour and seasoning and toss to coat squash
    • Slowly pour in milk while stirring until combined and no lumps remain
    • Cut up butter and add 2 tablespoons to slow cooker
    • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 until squash is very tender
    • Carefully using a potato masher or large fork break up squash into sauce and then stir until well combined and smooth
    • Add gnocchi and stir to combine evenly
    • Cover again and cook on high for 15-30 minutes until liquid is absorbed
    • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave them mix with breadcrumbs and cheese
    • Top casserole with this breadcrumb topping and either cover and cook on high for another 15-20 minutes OR pop in an oven preheated to 425 degrees for 3-6 minutes in an oven safe dish until lightly browned

    Notes

    I cooked this on high in my 4 quart casserole slow cooker for 3 hours then on high for 20 minutes for gnocchi. Finally I transferred to the oven for a few minutes to brown the topping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 669mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8365IUVitamin C: 15.8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4.1mg
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    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Gnocchi Bake

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    1. April Kelley says

      November 09, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Could frozen or fresh gnocchi be used in this recipe? Thank bunches!

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      • Jennifer says

        November 09, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        yes, but I don't have the exact adjustments because I haven't tested them. If you do and it works please let us know!!

        Reply
    2. Esther says

      December 09, 2015 at 6:26 am

      Can I ask how much gnocchi you used in this recipe?

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      • Jennifer says

        December 09, 2015 at 7:51 am

        Thanks Esther!! It's 17.6 oz dried packaged gnocchi. I need to start offering a prize for the first proofreading error found in each post 🙂 Recipe is updated now.

        Reply

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