Do as we say and you’ll be rewarded with pillowy, never mushy gnocchi.

It was everywhere, all at once.

To us, gnocchi is aspirational.

trader joe’s storefront

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Its honestly just a bonus that its gluten free and made from cauliflower.

We jumped right on the bandwagon and fell in love.

Many, many years later, were still on the same ride.

TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi

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The one problem we have with Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnocchi is the cooking instructions.

The pan method leads to gummy and mushy gnocchi getting stuck to the pan.

Boiling or microwaving is easier but leads to soft, one-dimensional gnocchi without any crisp or texture.

baked caulflower gnocchi

Simply Recipes / Julie and Amy Luxemberg

Simply Recipes / Julie and Amy Luxemberg

Thankfully, we never gave up.

Space out the frozen gnocchi on the baking sheet.

Bake them for 20 to 22 minutes, until theyre golden brown on the outside.

Cauliflower gnocchi tossed in pesto

Simply Recipes / Julie and Amy Luxemberg

And thats show biz baby!

It is by far the easiest method that yields perfectly cooked gnocchi.

Theyll be crispy on the outside while remaining soft and chewy on the inside.

Now for some gnocchi inspiration (our favorite kind of inspo).

Our favorite ways to enjoy Trader Joe’s baked cauliflower gnocchi: