Loaded Baked Gnocchi

Loaded Baked Gnocchi

from twopeasandtheirpod.com
50 min
6 servings

This baked gnocchi dish tastes just like a loaded baked potato! It is easy, cheesy, and comforting!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound package Potato Gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, (divided)
  • Salt and black pepper, (to taste)
  • 2 green onions, (chopped)
  • 3 strips cooked bacon, (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350˚F. Spray a 9" x 9" baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Boil a pot of water and cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and arrange in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared dish.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in garlic and cook until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until mixture thickens. Add the milk and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup of the cheese. Whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  4. 4

    Pour sauce over gnocchi. Sprinkle remaining cheese, green onions, and bacon over the gnocchi.

  5. 5

    Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubble and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

  6. 6

    Note-to make this dish vegetarian, leave out the bacon! It is still good:)