Recipe: Yummy Gnocchi 'Mac' & Cheese w/ Bacon

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Recipe: Yummy Gnocchi 'Mac' & Cheese w/ Bacon Delicious, fresh and tasty.

Gnocchi 'Mac' & Cheese w/ Bacon. Case in point: gnocchi mac and cheese. Stir in the cheese until it melts, then season the sauce with salt and pepper. Stir in the gnocchi, tossing to coat.

A twist on Mac and Cheese!

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You can cook Gnocchi 'Mac' & Cheese w/ Bacon using 16 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Gnocchi 'Mac' & Cheese w/ Bacon

  1. It’s 1 lb of potato gnocchi.

  2. Prepare 5 slices of bacon; small dice.

  3. You need 1 of small onion; minced.

  4. Prepare 3 clove of garlic; minced.

  5. You need 1 t of crushed pepper flakes.

  6. Prepare 2 T of flour.

  7. It’s 1 C of milk.

  8. It’s 1/2 C of extra sharp cheddar; shredded.

  9. It’s 3/4 C of pepperjack cheese; shredded.

  10. Prepare 1/2 C of swiss cheese; shredded.

  11. Prepare 2 T of olive oil.

  12. Prepare 1/4 of lemon; juiced.

  13. Prepare 1/2 C of panko breadcrumbs.

  14. It’s 1/4 C of parmigiano reggiano; grated.

  15. Prepare 1/2 bundle of parsley; chiffonade.

  16. You need of kosher salt & black pepper; as needed.

This pasta dish will gnocchi your socks off!

This ridiculously cheesy pasta dish will gnocchi your socks off!

Taking mac and cheese to the next level — with gnocchi!

Our version uses three types of cheese; Gruyere, Fontina Gnocchi Mac 'n Cheese.

Gnocchi 'Mac' & Cheese w/ Bacon step by step

  1. Slowly render bacon fat in a large, tall saute pan until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and pat dry on paper towels. Set aside..

  2. Add onion and sweat for 2 minutes..

  3. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and a small pinch of salt. Sweat until garlic is caramelized and fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute..

  4. Cook gnocchi is salted boiling water for approximately 2 minutes or until gnocchi floats. Drain. Set aside..

  5. Add butter. When butter is melted, add flour and whisk. Add milk. Whisk. Cook on medium heat while stirring for 2-3 minutes. Color will turn slightly golden..

  6. Add cheese while whisking. Add a tiny pinch of salt and a large pinch of black pepper. Cook 1 minute..

  7. Combine parsley and breadcrumbs with a pinch of pepper..

  8. Add gnocchi, bacon, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Sprinkle parmigiano across the top. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and breadcrumbs have caramelized..

  9. Variations; Crushed croutons, french fried onions, cayenne, chile powder, cumin, thyme, coriander, poblano, celery, habanero, jalapeño, pancetta, bell peppers, roasted bell peppers/tomatoes/garlic, white wine, bourbon, vodka, rum, brandy, beer, parmesan, asiago, fontina, asparagus, broccoli, capers, tarragon, dill, mint, chives, scallions, herbes de provence, rosemary, shallots, cilantro, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, pumpkin pie spice, sumac, dried ranch seasoning, Italian seasoning, applewood seasoning, red onion, sweet potatoes, paprika, smoked paprika, ancho chile, chipotle, serrano, lime, spinach, arugula, basil, oregano, zucchini, yellow squash, heavy cream.

Once gnocchi floats to the top of the water it is finished cooking.

Cook potatoes, carrots and cashews in water until the potatoes and carrots can be easily pierced with a fork or knife.

Let me tell you about this homemade mac n cheese sauce.

Gnocchi are a variety of pasta consisting of various thick, small, and soft dough dumplings that may be made from semolina, ordinary wheat flour, egg, cheese, potato, breadcrumbs, cornmeal or similar ingredients, and possibly including flavourings of herbs, vegetables, cocoa or prunes.

For the gnocchi: In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, egg, egg yolk, nutmeg, lemon zest, Parmesan The gnocchi should sink and then float to the top.