Gnocchi Pizza Bites
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(24 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Gnocchi Pizza Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (280 g) Olivieri® Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi
- 4 oz (60 g) sliced mild soppressata, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide slices
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- Olivieri® Chunky Tomato & Basil Sauce for dipping
- Toothpicks, as needed
Instructions
Step 1
WRAP piece of soppressata around each gnocchi; secure with toothpick.
Step 2
HEAT oil in large skillet set over medium heat.
Step 3
ADD Olivieri® Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until gnocchi are heated through, golden brown and crispy.
Step 4
SERVE with heated Marinara sauce for dipping.
Recipe Tip
For a vegetarian option, omit soppressata and sauté gnocchi as per instructed; wrap with a fresh basil leaf and secure with a toothpick for a Margherita-style pizza bite!
Recipe Video
Italian Inspired Appetizer
Olivieri® Skillet Gnocchi are a family favourite for any meal including breakfast, lunch or dinner, but have you ever thought about serving them as an appetizer? Of course! The versatility of these tasty potato-based morsels knows no bounds.
Perfect in shape and size for an exciting finger food recipe, serve your Gnocchi Pizza Bites in a large serving platter and arrange them around a bowl of marinara or Alfredo sauce for dipping. All of your guests will be surprised by this Italian-inspired starter – even younger picky eaters!
Use colourfully decorated toothpicks and matching napkins for a more impressive dish.
Loved the sound of this idea and looking for more cooking inspiration with skillet gnocchi? We recommend you try these Gnocchi Skillet Nachos, fully loaded with beef and Tex-Mex flavours to tantalize your tastebuds!
Recipe Variations
Olivieri® Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi add an extra layer of flavour as they are filled with tomatoes and cheese. However, this recipe will be equally delicious with any Olivieri® Skillet Gnocchi product – either the classic, cheese filled or cheese and bacon filled gnocchi.
For the soppressata wrap, any salty cured meat will taste amazing. To switch things up, try prosciutto, salami, bresaola, mortadella, or bacon instead. Add variety to your dinner dish or appetizer by serving your pizza bites with different meat wraps.
At Olivieri®, we’ll help you find the best gnocchi recipe.
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