6–8 slices bacon
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk or cream
1 lb potato gnocchi
2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
Cook bacon until crispy. Remove, reserve fat.
Sauté onion and garlic in bacon fat.
Stir in butter and flour. Cook 1–2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in broth and milk. Simmer.
Add gnocchi and cook until tender.
Stir in cheddar until smooth.
Add bacon, season, and serve hot.
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting.
Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth if thickened.