Preparation Steps

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
• Add butter to the skillet with bacon fat, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon.
• Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to create the burger sauce.
• Add the cooked gnocchi and bacon back into the skillet with the sausage mixture. Stir in the burger sauce and mix well to combine and heat through.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the gnocchi mixture and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
• Serve hot as a comforting bacon cheeseburger inspired gnocchi dish.