Skillet Gnocchi Antipasto Bites

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (280 g) Olivieri® Pesto Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi
  • Assorted bite-sized antipasto items such as olives, roasted red peppers, marinated mushrooms, hot cherry peppers, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, salami and fresh basil leaves
  • Small wooden skewers or cocktail picks
  • Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto (optional)
  • Balsamic glaze (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1

  • HEAT oil in a non-stick skillet set over medium heat.

    Step 2

  • ADD Olivieri® Pesto Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi; sauté for 5 minutes or until gnocchi are golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from heat.

    Step 3

  • THREAD 2 to 3 antipasto items onto skewers or picks; finish with a warm, crisp piece of gnocchi.

    Step 4

  • SERVE warm or at room temperature with pesto for dipping and/or drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using).

    Contents

    Tasty Tips

    • Get creative! Use a variety of antipasto and vary the items paired with the gnocchi to create a colourful and tasty appetizer platter.
    • For an even simpler option, combine all the antipasto accompaniments on a platter, add the warm gnocchi and cocktail picks to allow everyone to assemble their own custom two-bite appetizers.

What is Antipasto?

Have you ever wondered why Italians use the term “antipasto”? In traditional Italian cuisine, a meal typically begins with a small snack known as an antipasto, which literally translates to “before the meal” in English. This can consist of hot or cold appetizers such as cheese, soppressata, bread, and marinated vegetables.

Best Bites for Fun Nights

Bites, or as some may call them finger foods or appetizers, are great little starters that children love and the whole family can also enjoy. Being small, easy to eat by hand, and virtually risk-free when it comes to mess means they’re great for kids. But beware, adults are quick to get hooked on these delicious little snacks too! Here are some of our other bites recipes:

To begin, there are these delicious Gnocchi Pizza Bites – a fun snack made using Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi, served alongside Marinara sauce, that is sure to please just about everyone!

Then there are these delightful Churro-Style Gnocchi Bites which are coated with a generous amount of cinnamon sugar and topped with a drizzle of dulce de leche, making them a scrumptious dessert or a fulfilling snack.

Here’s a more classy and elegant option to eat by hand, this classic recipe for Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Crostini, served on top of garlic bread. Begin your evening meal with this dish that’s not only as close as you can get to a perfect starter, but also effortless to prepare.

More Finger Food Recipes

If you’re looking for more appetizers, see our blog post on them! Or how about getting the kids involved? We have a great number of dishes for this post entitled Recipes to Make with Your Kids. Not only are these dishes irresistible, they’re also a fantastic way to spend quality time together with the little ones.

For the latest ways to bring fresh ideas to your meal time, come and visit us in our kitchen!

Looking for some more dinner ideas? Try taking a look at the gnocchi recipe page.

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