Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious twist on classic mac and cheese featuring gnocchi and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, whisking until thickened.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cheese.
- Combine the gnocchi, bacon, and cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Gnocchi Recipes