Bacon Cheeseburger Gnocchi – A fun and flavorful twist on a classic cheeseburger, this Bacon Cheeseburger Gnocchi is perfect for a weeknight meal. Pillowy soft gnocchi is bathed in a rich and savory cheeseburger sauce loaded with ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and all your favorite burger fixings.
Bacon Cheeseburger Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon each of onion powder and paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 4 ounces bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound potato gnocchi (gluten-free for a gluten-free option)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
- Hamburger buns, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked bacon. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and stir gently to coat.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately with hamburger buns, if desired.
Tips
- For a richer sauce, you can use heavy cream instead of beef broth.
- If you don’t have hamburger buns, you can serve this dish over rice or mashed potatoes.
- To make this dish ahead of time, cook the gnocchi and sauce according to the instructions. Then, store them in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the sauce and gnocchi together until heated through.
FAQ
Can I use Italian sausage instead of ground beef?
Yes, you can definitely use Italian sausage instead of ground beef. Just be sure to brown the sausage in the skillet before adding the onion.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, you can make this dish vegetarian by using veggie crumbles instead of ground beef.
Can I freeze this dish?
Yes, you can freeze this dish before or after baking. To freeze before baking, assemble the dish in a baking dish and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking. To freeze after baking, let the dish cool completely, then freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until heated through.
