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Bacon and Leek Baked Gnocchi
Bacon and Leek Baked Gnocchi
- Recipe Submitted by maryjosh on 03/19/2019
Ingredients List
- breadcrumb topping:
- 1 cup plain Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 5 rashers bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 leeks, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 ounces grated pecorino cheese, plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
2. Breadcrumb topping: Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt (about 3 tablespoons) and add the gnocchi.
4. Once the gnocchi float to the surface remove from the pot and transfer to a large platter. Set aside.
5. Place a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels and set aside with the cooked gnocchi.
6. Degrease skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, leeks and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk and simmer.
7. Once the mixture has reduced by 1/3 add cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add the gnocchi mixture and continue to simmer over low heat for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish and top with prepared breadcrumb topping.
9. Bake dish for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture has thickened and breadcrumbs have nicely browned.
10. Remove dish from the oven, cool for about 7 minutes and serve.
2. Breadcrumb topping: Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt (about 3 tablespoons) and add the gnocchi.
4. Once the gnocchi float to the surface remove from the pot and transfer to a large platter. Set aside.
5. Place a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels and set aside with the cooked gnocchi.
6. Degrease skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, leeks and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk and simmer.
7. Once the mixture has reduced by 1/3 add cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add the gnocchi mixture and continue to simmer over low heat for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish and top with prepared breadcrumb topping.
9. Bake dish for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture has thickened and breadcrumbs have nicely browned.
10. Remove dish from the oven, cool for about 7 minutes and serve.
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