Bacon Cheeseburger Gnocchi

Bacon Cheeseburger Gnocchi is everything you love about cheeseburgers in a gnocchi dish! Cheesy gnocchi tossed with a homemade burger sauce, ground beef, and topped with crispy bacon and chopped pickles.

Hi guys.

I’ve put pickles on something you’re not supposed to put pickles on again.

I’m sorry.

But listen, I’m having this thing with burgers right now. I took my kids to In-n-Out for our Christmas Eve dinner – did I tell you guys that? We definitely had animal fries and double doubles in between making cookies for Santa.

And I’ve been thinking about burgers since then but, you know, New Years resolutions or whatever. So going into this long weekend I told myself I’d get In-n-Out by myself on Tuesday if I was good the entire weekend and then you know what happened yesterday?

Snow day.

A. SNOW. DAY.

In central Texas.

It didn’t snow. It was 19 degrees and I’m happy I didn’t have to go anywhere but I either needed snow or a burger in my life.

Maybe today if it warms up enough for me to leave the house.

I never make gnocchi and I don’t know why. It’s fairly cheap (especially if you buy it in the pasta aisle instead of the refrigerated section), it cooks in literally 2 minutes, and it’s really freakin’ delicious.

This was like little potato pillows covered in bacon cheeseburger goodness.

Ingredients

• Gnocchi – you can use the fresh gnocchi from the refrigerated section or the dried gnocchi that you find in the pasta section.
• Olive oil
• Ground beef – you can use ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
• White onion
• Garlic
• Ketchup – this is part of the homemade burger sauce.
• Yellow mustard – this is also part of the homemade burger sauce.
• Salt and black pepper
• Heavy cream – just a little bit to add some creaminess to the finished dish.
• Cheddar cheese
• Bacon – you are going to mix bacon into the gnocchi and then sprinkle some on top to make sure you get some crispy bits.
• Pickles – these are getting diced up and sprinkled on top of the finished gnocchi. It’s really makes the whole dish taste like a cheeseburger!

Instructions

• Cook gnocchi. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
• Cook meat mixture. Cook ground beef and onion. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, water, and heavy cream.
• Simmer. Bring to a simmer and let cook until thickened.
• Combine. Remove from heat and stir in cooked gnocchi, 1 cup cheese and half of the bacon.
• Top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
• Broil. Broil until cheese is melted, just a minute or 2.
• Add toppings. Sprinkle with the rest of the bacon and the pickles before serving.

How Long Is Gnocchi Good For?

This Bacon Cheeseburger Gnocchi is good in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh for as long as possible –

I would reheat in the microwave when you are ready to serve it.

Can You Freeze Gnocchi?

Yes, you can freeze this gnocchi for up to 3 months.. Let it cool completely and then transfer it to a freezer-safe airtight container.

When you are ready to serve it, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave or stovetop.

More Easy Weeknight Meals

• Cajun Tortellini Alfredo
• One Pot Cheeseburger Mac
• Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells
• Sweet and Sour Kielbasa
• Chicken and Noodles
• Parmesan Pasta with Bacon and Peas
• Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

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