Description: Enhance the traditional Italian potato gnocchi with an Irish twist, incorporating velvety Irish potatoes and decadent Irish cheddar cheese into the dough. Finished with a luscious whiskey cream sauce and crispy bacon, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors sure to comfort and satisfy.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 large Irish potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Irish cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Whiskey Cream Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Boil the diced Irish potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well and mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, Irish cheddar cheese, beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and transfer the dough onto it. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a long rope, about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces and gently press each piece with a fork to create ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water, a few pieces at a time, and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the Irish whiskey and let it simmer for another minute.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the whiskey cream sauce and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the Irish potato gnocchi hot, garnished with crispy bacon and chopped parsley. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish with your loved ones!