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A baked gnocchi pasta dish in a skillet and ready to serve.

Baked Gnocchi Casserole Recipe

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Making gnocchi can be a time-consuming task! Skip the prep—not the taste—with our baked gnocchi casserole recipe with bacon.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 522
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

sauce

gnocchi

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk for 2 minutes to toast the flour. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds more then whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil and turn the heat to low.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and add the white cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth, cover and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Fill a large cast iron skillet halfway with water. Bring to a boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 2 minutes, drain, cool and set aside.
  • To dry the pan, add the bacon. Sauté until crispy then remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but 2 Tbsp of fat from the pan and add 2 Tbsp butter, Pour in gnocchi and sauté until toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Add blanched broccoli and sautéed bacon to skillet and toss lightly to coat. Cover with cheese sauce and toss again. Bake skillet in the oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Take skillet to the table but warn people about how hot it is! Ouch!

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1097mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g