Smoky Southern Sweet Potato Gnocchi Bake

Indulge in the comforting flavors of the American South with this creative twist on traditional gnocchi, featuring sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich brown sugar crust.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 1/4 cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tbsp tablespoons Sugar
• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Boil the Russet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, mash the cooled potatoes with a fork until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix well.

4. 4

   Using a ravioli cutter or a sharp knife, cut the potato mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. You should end up with around 40-50 squares.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the all-purpose flour to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).

6. 6

   Cut out circles of the flour, using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass. You should end up with around 40-50 circles.

7. 7

   Place a potato square in the center of each flour circle. Fold the dough over the potato, pressing the edges together to seal the gnocchi.

8. 8

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and gently add the gnocchi. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

9. 9

   While the gnocchi is cooking, prepare the brown sugar crust. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until well combined.

10. 10

    Transfer the cooked gnocchi to a baking dish and top with the brown sugar crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the gnocchi are heated through.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

To avoid a dense gnocchi, make sure to not overwork the potato mixture. Also, be careful when handling hot baking dishes.

📊 Nutrition per Serving