Description
A hearty and comforting casserole-style bake featuring tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked bacon, gnocchi, heavy cream, feta, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg