Ingredients
Scale
Let’s dive into what you’ll need to bring this comforting dish to life. I promise, no hard-to-pronounce ingredients here.
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Feel free to swap out the heavy cream for half-and-half if you’re looking to lighten things up. And if you’re out of gnocchi, small pasta shapes work in a pinch.
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking. Here’s how to put this dish together, step-by-step.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Once done, remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil if needed, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally, letting it thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Once done, drain and add them directly into the creamy cheese sauce.
- Fold in the crispy bacon pieces, ensuring everything is well-coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately for the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Creamy Bacon and Cheddar Gnocchi, recipe, cooking, food
