If you want a delicious side dish for your next Italian inspired meal, I highly recommend trying this Quick Crock Pot Mozzarella Gnocchi.
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How to Make Quick Mozzarella Gnocchi in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
Oh my word, dear readers! If you want some amazing seasonings paired with melted fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes and gnocchi, this Quick Crock Pot Mozzarella Gnocchi is for you. It is super simple to throw together and cooks up really quickly since your gnocchi and tomatoes both cook up quickly.
The flavors from the seasonings and oil from the Fresh Mozzarella Salad are just amazing in this recipe. I have so many ideas of different Italian inspired flavored main dishes that I want to serve these alongside. I would love to hear in the comments down below your ideas for what you would like to serve this delicious side dish with on your table!
What You Will Need for Quick Crock Pot Mozzarella Gnocchi
Ingredients Needed
- 16 oz package gnocchi
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 12 oz tub fresh mozzarella salad, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment Needed
- Scissors
- Small bowl
- Stirring spatula
- 2.5 quart slow cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour on high, plus additional 5 minutes on high
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Quick Crock Pot Mozzarella Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 8 oz Grape Tomatoes
- 12 oz tub Fresh Mozzarella Salad divided
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place your grape tomatoes and gnocchi in a 2.5 quart slow cooker.
- Place the mozzarella balls from the tub of Fresh Mozzarella Salad in bowl, set aside, pour the marinade from the tub over everything in your slow cooker and salt and pepper to taste. (Place your mozzarella balls back in the tub, put the lid on the tub and place the tub in your refrigerator until you need to use it at the end.)
- Using a stirring spatula, gently toss your grape tomatoes and gnocchi until they are completely coated by the marinade.
- Cover and cook on high for about 1 hour, gently stirring occasionally so that none of your gnocchi gets hard spots.
- Add your mozzarella balls, stir until well combined, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until your mozzarella is melted.
- Stir in your melted mozzarella with the rest of your ingredients.
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
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