If you love tasty, gooey, cheesy, delicious comfort food then I’m sure you’re going to love this Sausage Gnocchi Bake from Dean Edwards and Bacofoil. I don’t cook with gnocchi nearly often enough which is daft as I really like it so when I was asked if I’d like to make this recipe I jumped at the chance. I have to say the Bacofoil Non-Stick Kitchen Foil worked a treat with this dish as nothing stuck to it at all, no more glued on food residues with this great kitchen aid! I don’t know about you, but soaking pans to wash late at night is a job I could be doing without!
So back to the Sausage Gnocchi Bake, I put a teaspoon of hot sauce in ours (Dean says it’s optional) which made the dish quite hot, it’s amazing how a little goes a long way! My daughter said she enjoyed the heat (not always a fan of hot things) but if you were making it for small children I think you would leave the hot sauce out. The dish was quite filling so I think you could easily get 5 portions out of it especially if you have a young family. As the nights get colder I think this really is a great comforting meal to feed the family. I’m off to think of some more uses for this ingenious foil now!
You can watch Dean making a slightly different version here using chorizo!
- 4 Quality pork sausages
- 2 Roasted red peppers, finely chopped
- 1 Red onion, finely diced
- 3 Cloves crushed garlic
- 1 410g Tin evaporated milk
- 80ml Tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 100g Cheddar cheese, grated
- 100g Emmental cheese, grated
- Couple of drops of hot sauce (optional)
- 2x 400g Bags shop-bought potato gnocchi
- 1 Small bag cheese flavoured tortilla chips
- Bacofoil Non-Stick foil
- Cut the sausages into bite-sized pieces then fry off in a hot pan for 6-7 minutes until nicely browned
- Remove from the pan and wrap in some Bacofoil Non-Stick Foil to keep warm then set aside
- In the same pan-fry the onion and garlic in some oil for around 5 minutes until softened
- Add the pepper, evaporated milk, ketchup, mustard and ⅔ of the grated cheese and stir until melted
- Season and add the hot sauce to taste, pour over the gnocchi and sausage pieces, stirring well to make sure its well combined
- Take a sheet of Bacofoil Non-Stick Foil, dull side up, 2 ½ times the size of the baking dish then line the dish
- Pour in the gnocchi then pull up the foil then fold the ends to make a loose parcel. Cook in a pre heated oven set at 180c / gas mark 4 for 20 minutes
- Remove from the oven; open the foil then sprinkle with the remaining cheese and crushed tortillas
- Return to the oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until golden.
- Leave to stand for a couple of minutes before serving with a crisp side salad
The Non-Stick Bacofoil keeps the sausages warm and forms a tent around the bake whilst cooking.
If you’d like some more gnocchi meal ideas you might like to take a look at these!
Allotment Gnocchi – The Veg Space
How to make Gnocchi – The Foodie Couple Blog
Knocking up some Gnocchi – Munchies & Munchkins
Gnocchi with Cavalo Nero & Cream – Family Friends Food
Potato Gnocchi with wild garlic & baked stuffed chicken – It’s not easy being greedy
Smoked Cheese Gnocchi – Kavey Eats
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Rocket (Arugula) Pesto – A Mummy Too
Blue Cheese, Butternut Squash and Gnocchi Bake – Fuss Free Flavours
NB: This is a commissioned post for Bacofoil, all opinions are my own.
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A S,Edinburgh
16/02/2017 at 7:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow, this looks amazing! I’ve never made anything with gnocchi; it’s not something I’m terribly familiar with. It does sound like exactly the kind of thing I’d like, though, so I really should give it a try.
Camilla
16/02/2017 at 11:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I keep forgetting to cook with gnocchi but it’s really good!
Martina Evans
06/12/2015 at 7:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I can’t wait to try this out, thanks!
Lisa Williams
28/11/2015 at 2:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks so nice I have never thought of baking gnocchi I may have to try this tonight looks good to combat this weather !
Camilla
28/11/2015 at 8:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It is really lush Lisa:-)
Julie Carwardine
26/10/2015 at 11:12 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds like the perfect autumn/winter warmer!
Camilla
26/10/2015 at 10:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is:-)
William Gould
25/10/2015 at 10:14 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks good! Definitely comfort food time of year!
Camilla
25/10/2015 at 10:43 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes definitely comfort food time:-)
Anne Dalzell
20/10/2015 at 3:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just popped this in the oven. Smells amazing. Will tweet you a PIC when finished. X
Camilla
20/10/2015 at 3:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh lovely, do tweet @ilovebacofoil too:-)
Heather Haigh
18/10/2015 at 11:01 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks absoluttely perfect for this chilly autumn weather.
Camilla
18/10/2015 at 11:37 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is Heather:-)
Emily Leary
16/10/2015 at 9:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks amazing, Camilla.I shall be attempting a veggie version.
Camilla
16/10/2015 at 10:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes a veggie version would be just a fabulous:-)
Laura Hartley
16/10/2015 at 11:22 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh gosh this look soso tasty!!!
Camilla
16/10/2015 at 1:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is Laura:-)
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
16/10/2015 at 10:59 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I think that gnocci bakes are vastly under rated. I love gnocchi and use it as often as pasta. Lovely recipe.
Camilla
16/10/2015 at 11:09 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I really need to use it more often as I do love it:-)
Marissa @ OMG FOOD
15/10/2015 at 9:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sausage and gnocchi together, hot damn! I’m really intrigued by the addition of the tortilla chips in this one. I love dishes with a crunchy texture and this has my mouth watering. Great recipe!
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 11:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Marissa, yes this dish has got it all going on:)
shobha
15/10/2015 at 7:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds interesting.. will try it soon.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 7:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Shobha, enjoy:-)
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
15/10/2015 at 7:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I haven’t had gnocchi in a long time but this sausage gnocchi bakes looks so delicious, I might have to make some very soon! Pinning the recipe for later.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 8:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Neli I hadn’t either and it’s so good:-)
Patty Haxton Anderson
15/10/2015 at 3:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Nicely done with great ingredients! Sounds yummy.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 6:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Patty:-)
Leisel
15/10/2015 at 3:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmm, mmm, mmm! This looks so satisfying.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 6:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You’re not wrong there:-)
Kate | The Veg Space
15/10/2015 at 2:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That looks tasty Camilla, and would work really well with veggie sausages too! Thanks for including my Allotment Gnocchi.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 6:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes veggie sausages would be great too:-)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
15/10/2015 at 1:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This is pure comfort food. I love it! I have been really getting in to gnocchi recently too.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 1:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is Danni and I really need to explore gnocchi!
Roz
15/10/2015 at 12:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
i love eating gnocchi – never tried it in a bake. this looks great evening winter food. yum
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 1:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is a fab winter dish Roz:-)
Dom
15/10/2015 at 11:56 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
oh wow, that looks so stunning and such comfort food… I could wade into that and swim around and be very very happy!
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 1:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw thanks Dom, yes it certainly is the ultimate comfort food, I think we’ll need it this winter!
Elizabeth
15/10/2015 at 10:36 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Goodness me this sounds like the ultimate comfort food! My tummy’s grumbling here!
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 1:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I don’t blame you Elizabeth:-)
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
15/10/2015 at 6:56 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I actually can’t wait to try this out Camilla. Looks so comforting.
Camilla
15/10/2015 at 1:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is Bintu:-)
Stuart Vettese
14/10/2015 at 9:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The sausage gnocchi bake looks so tasty – as does Dean lol! Seriously the meal looks very satisfying indeed. I was sent some Bacofoil product too recently and it is really good!
Camilla
14/10/2015 at 10:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Big LOLs Stuart, keep your eyes on the bake mate:-)
Kavey
14/10/2015 at 5:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks tasty, perfect comfort food in this weather.
Camilla
14/10/2015 at 5:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is super tasty Kavey:-)
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
14/10/2015 at 2:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks lovely and oozy! I might give it a go with veggie sausages now that the weather’s turning colder.
Camilla
14/10/2015 at 4:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Helen, a good idea:-)