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Crispy, cheese baked smashed gnocchi- the perfect cheesy snack!
Crispy smashed cheese crust gnocchi
Cheese baked smashed gnocchi- the perfect crunchy, cheesy snack!
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Gnocchi
  • 250 g Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • Spray oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C.
  • Boil the gnocchi in salted water until it floats to the top of the saucepan.
  • Meanwhile grate the cheese and cover the bottom of a non stick baking tray with cheese.
  • Drain the gnocchi and leave to cool slightly.
  • Now add the gnocchi in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  • Smash the gnocchi with a glass or your fingers until all are flat.
  • Lastly sprinkle on the seasonings and spray the top with oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the top is crispy to your liking.

Notes

Vegan gnocchi- when using shop bought gnocchi be sure to read the ingredients as some brands do sneak milk into them! Check if they’re 100% vegan!