This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crystal Farms Cheese. All opinions are 100% mine.
I am always on the lookout for easy weeknight meals, and I’m sure most of you could always use another meal to make your weeknights easier, too. Some evenings, after an especially busy day, I’ve found myself starving and standing in front of the refrigerator wondering what to throw together.
30 minute comfort food is just the kind of meal I want at that moment. This cheesy gnocchi skillet with tomatoes and spinach is just the cheesy comfort food that our weeknights need!
We love cheese around here and Crystal Farms helps us fuel that love. Since 1926, Crystal Farms has been committed to providing the highest quality products. Their cheeses are a rich source of calcium, and all of their products are gluten-free. Plus, the products are lactose tolerant. And, since they’re conveniently located in the refrigerated dairy section, it’s easy to pick up whatever cheese we need next!
This cheesy gnocchi skillet uses Crystal Farms mozzarella and a chunk of Crystal Farms feta. Some days even the time it takes to dig out a grater and shred cheese can seem like too much time, so it’s nice to pick up a couple of bags of shredded cheese to have on hand when weeknights are especially rushed. If you look in our fridge at any given time, you’ll most likely find a couple of blocks and couple of bags!
But back to the gnocchi. I love gnocchi, but I don’t make it nearly enough. I don’t know why. It’s super easy to make and can be paired with so many different flavor combinations. This cheesy gnocchi skillet is filled with the comfort food favorites of tomatoes, onion, garlic, and green bell peppers.
And of course cheese, lots of cheese. Mozzarella is stirred in and feta is sprinkled on top to finish the dish off. The result is an easy, cheesy meal that takes just 30 minutes from start to finish!
Be sure to check out Crystal Farms on Pinterest and Crystal Farms Favorites for more recipe inspiration!
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ C onion, chopped
- ½ C green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ C tomato sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 C baby spinach
- ¾ C Crystal Farms Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- ¼ C Crystal Farms Wisconsin Chunk Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Set aside. You may way to drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil to prevent gnocchi from sticking.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and green pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until garlic starts to lightly brown.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir in gnocchi, spinach, and ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and feta.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts.
- Remove to wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Crystal Farms is giving away a blue serving platter from Le Creuset to one (1) lucky winner so you can serve your favorite cheese creations in style! Just comment below with your favorite dish that contains cheese!
*This contest is open to US residents 18 years of age and older. IZEA is responsible for shipping the product to the winner.
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I love macaroni and cheese; easy, simple dish and tastes so yummy 🙂
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My favorite dish with cheese is lasagna! Thanks for the giveaway!
One of our family favorites is Chicken Al La Gloria. This recipe is a Pinterest find. It’s made with chicken smothered in mushroom gravy, topped with Munster cheese over a bed of rice. It is very comforting, and Sooo delicious!
My favorite cheesy dish is lasagna. The more cheese the better!
Cheesy, creamy and full of Gnocchi, count me in!
Macaroni & cheese foe me…
I’m seeing so many bloggers talk about gnocchi now that I will be craving it all day long. This skillet recipe is easy and perfect for my family.
This gnocchi looks fantastic! Love the cheese and spinach in here. Total comfort food to me!
This honestly might be my dinner tonight with a few subs! YUM!
My favorite dish with cheese… Cheesey chicken and rice casserole.
We love cheesy potatoes
This looks perfectly cheesy! Love the combination of everything.
I could cheese by the truck load! I think my recipe for cheese is something we call Grilled Cheese Pie! It’s absolutely delish! Of course I am thinking that we need to make your gnocchi! YUM YUM
Easy, comforting and full of cheese — I like it!!
Doesn’t everything contain cheese lol ! My favorite cheesy dish is cheese quesadillas I love them!
What an impossible task to pick a dish. BUT as it happens I just made a 4 cheese mac & cheese and ham casserole this weekend—-actually for a special dinner and won accolades.
These kind of dishes are my favorite — quick, easy and CHEESY. Pinned!
Cheeseburger Soup is my favorite.
Oh my goodness this looks delicious! One of my favorite cheesy dishes is classic mac and cheese!
I’m such a sucker for anything that is in skillet form, covered in cheese and super quick and easy! Oh, and the gnocchi too … this just looks sooooo yummy! Pinned!
I just love cheese plates! Thanks!
Gnocchi is one of my favourite dinner recipes! I love the tomatoes and spinach – so delicious!
Oooh this gnocchi looks so amazing!! I love gnocchi and with the cheese and tomatoes and spinach…it’s irresistible. I love anything with cheese, but a little cheese sprinkled on my veggies and melted has been a recent favorite.
This looks so creamy, comforting and delicious! Love all that cheese! Quick and easy meals are my favorite!
Ah, cheesy potato gnocchi is the way to my heart!!! love this! I love gnocchi. . but I also love mac and cheese. . or even a light pasta with parmesan! Basically, anything with pasta + cheese makes me happy!
My favorite dish that has cheese, is my chicken, broccoli, and cheddar cheese casserole.
I’m always looking for a quick meal with our constantly busy schedule! I love gnocchi, but I always keep it so simple. I love this recipe and have to try it on my family!
Quick week night meals are a must some nights. This looks insanely cheesy and delicious and probably soon to be our next week night meal!
I love cheesy chicken enchiladas!
I love nachos. They are the best with Mexican cheese blend. Thanks for the chance to enter.
I love enchiladas!
My favorite cheese dish is baked macaroni and cheese
The first dish that came to my mind was Mac and Cheese, but then I saw Lasagna and I love it just as much. Do we have to pick just one dish…that’s too hard because everything is better with cheese. 🙂
I love any dish that contains cheese!! haha although probably anything mexican is my favorite 🙂
This skillet sounds so so good!! Perfect comfort food!
Mac n Cheese!
I love Baked Ziti!
Does brie and water crackers count? I know it’s not a dish, but I like something where the main ingredient really stand outs.
What else? Mac N Cheese!
I am a fool for some Eggplant Parmesan!
MY FAVORITE CHEESY DISH IS ITALIAN SHELLS CASSEROLE. IT USES THREE TYPES OF CHEESE LAYERED WITH MEAT SAUCE AND SOUR CREAM. SO YUMMY.
My favorite dish with cheese is Pizza. Love your skillet dinner. 🙂
I love eggplant lasagna.
Mac & Cheese is a favorite in our house! That may not work on the pretty platter, but I’m sure I can find lots of other wonderful cheesy dishes to serve on it! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
my favorite dish with cheese is my taco soup. yum!
Cheesy chicken enchilada casserole. Like lasagna but an enchilada!
Oh man, I looooove gnocchi, and this just looks like an awesome take on it! Yum!
My favorite dish with cheese is lasagna.
Our favorite dish is cheese, chicken, bacon covered potatoes.
Any pasta with cheese is my fave! I love using goat cheese with pasta and then topping with parmesean reggiano.
Macaroni & Cheese of course!
Always up for more easy weeknight meals! And cheese is always a win!
You have no idea how hard this question is. I am a huge cheese lover and put it one everything – even toast. I like fresh mozzarella on my pizza.
My favorite dish that contains cheese is lasagna; I love to use multiple varieties of cheese.
I make a breakfast casserole that has four kinds of cheese–the whole family loves it! We also love lasagna, pizza, broccoli casserole, and potatoes with cheese!
If I’m honest it’s pizza!
Would have to be homemade macaroni cheese its the best comfort food
I am all about easy, cheesy meals!
Three cheese baked macaroni is my favorite.
Mine is my cheesy ham and potatoes cassarole.
I love mac and cheese and pizza.
I am always on the lookout for easy cheesy dishes! My kids would love this meal for sure!!!
Creamy homemade mac and cheese has to be at the top of my list!
I guess pizza is my favorite cheese dish. Or maybe tacos. or, a cheese plate with fruit and crackers. or, well, I love cheese.
Baked mac and cheese!
Honey Lime Chicken Enchilades..lots of cheese!
I’d have to say my favorite cheesy food to eat and make, besides simple pizza or mac and cheese or cheesecake, is a goat cheese tart with roasted tomatoes, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Delicious any time of year, but especially when tomatoes are truly in season.
Yes to quick, hearty, cheese-filled meals. Love this!
Shepherd’s pie mhm
My favorite cheesey dish to make is Martha Stewart’s Macaroni & Cheese. It’s easy and very yummy.
Cheesy gooey pasta baked with roast vegetables and bread crumbs! And I could really use that Le Crueset to make it!
Lasagna is one of my favorite recipes to use chees, but it’s really hard to pick just one!!
I love mac and cheese, as well as mashed or twice baked potatoes with cheese.
I love mac and cheese!
Lasagna!!
My favorite cheese dish other than mac and cheese is my vegetarian lasagna … I normally use mushrooms and asparagus as my vegetables and then make a white béchamel sauce with lots of cheese!
My favorite is mac and cheese made with extra-sharp cheddar.
Macaroni and Cheese all the way
My favorite is smoked gouda & sharp cheddar mac & cheese!
5 Cheese Pizza
I love artichoke pizza!
Lasanga with cheese garlic bread, of course!!
Homemade Mac & Cheese with a combination of sharp cheddar and smoked Gouda has to be my favorite.
Cheesecake – homemade original of course!