How to Make Bangers and Gnocchi with a Roasted Shallot and Cheese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes hit the spot quite like bangers and mash. The classic English dish features sausages (or "bangers") served with creamy mashed potatoes. But have you ever thought about giving this beloved dish a modern twist?

Enter bangers and gnocchi with a roasted shallot and cheese sauce. This recipe takes the traditional flavors of bangers and mash and gives them a flavorful update with the addition of gnocchi and a rich, cheesy sauce. The result is a comf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage links
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss sliced shallot with olive oil in a heavy pot or dutch oven until well coated.
  • Arrange sausages atop shallot mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sausage is no longer pink in the center, turning sausages occasionally to brown evenly, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Transfer sausages to a platter; cover and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the pot used to cook the sausage over medium heat. Stir in milk and bring to a low simmer.
  • Gradually stir in about 3/4 of the Italian cheese blend until melted; reserve the remaining cheese for topping. Remove cheese sauce from heat, stirring occasionally to keep sauce smooth.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the gnocchi at a boil until it floats to the top, about 3 minutes; drain.
  • Serve sausage and gnocchi topped with cheese sauce and sprinkle with reserved cheese and basil.
  • Nutrition

    903 cal.

    • Total Fat: 70g
    • Saturated Fat: 33g
    • Cholesterol: 162mg
    • Sodium: 1968mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 499mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 624mg