Gnocchi & Bacon Gratin with Garlic Bechamel Recipe

Name: Gnocchi & Bacon Gratin with Garlic Bechamel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices Thick Cut Bacon; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1- 1/2 cup Milk; Salt And Pepper, to taste; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Nutmeg (scant); 17 ounces, weight Refrigerated Gnocchi (I Used 1 Package From Target); ⅔ cups Plain Bread Crumbs; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter

Servings: persons

3 slices Thick Cut Bacon
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1- 1/2 cup Milk
Salt And Pepper, to taste
⅛ teaspoons Ground Nutmeg (scant)
17 ounces, weight Refrigerated Gnocchi (I Used 1 Package From Target)
⅔ cups Plain Bread Crumbs
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and butter into a small skillet and place on medium heat.
3
Once butter melts, stir breadcrumbs around to moisten them completely and brown lightly.
4
Remove from heat and set aside.
5
Put the bacon into a skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy.
6
Once bacon is cooked and crisp, remove from skillet onto paper towels to drain.
7
Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet and melt in 2 tablespoons of butter.
8
Grate in the garlic cloves and cook it for 1 minute.
9
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk.
10
Cook 1-2 minutes and then whisk in milkdo this slowly to prevent lumps.
11
Add in salt, pepper and nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
12
Preheat oven to 350 F.
13
Pour gnocchi into the pot of boiling water and cook until they start to float, 2-3 minutes.
14
While gnocchi is cooking, crumble the cooked bacon.
15
Drain gnocchi and stir it into the sauce.
16
Add in the bacon.
17
Pour entire contents into a buttered large oval baking dish and sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.
18
Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes and serve hot.

396

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices Thick Cut Bacon, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled, 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Gnocchi & Bacon Gratin with Garlic Bechamel falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gnocchi & Bacon Gratin with Garlic Bechamel

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions