Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 packages prepared gnocchi (13 ounces each)
  • 8 strips bacon (bacon cut into ½ inch strips across the bacon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1½ cups half-and-half
  • ½ lemon (juice only)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • .5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • .25 cup fresh basil (chopped)

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 375°F and butter, or spray, a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon pieces until cooked and just shy of crispy.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Pour the rendered fat into a heat-proof bowl for later use.
  • In the prepared casserole dish, add 1-tablespoon bacon fat, cooked bacon, basil, half-and-half, lemon juice, garlic salt, kosher salt, black pepper, cheese and cooked gnocchi. Stir well.
  • For the topping, melt the butter and mix in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Sprinkle the gnocchi with the buttered breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Enjoy!