Elote Summer Gnocchi Recipes

SUPER SUMMERY CORN GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking at medium heat and lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the corn and chiles, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and browned in spots and the chiles are nicely charred, about 8 minutes for the corn and about 4 minutes for the chiles. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
• When they are cool enough to handle, stem and deseed the chiles (keep some of the seeds if you prefer a spicier dish). Finely chop the chiles and transfer to a medium bowl. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the kernels off the corn cobs. Using the back of the knife, scrape along the cobs to release the starchy, milky liquid and any remaining kernels. Using a slotted spoon, transfer half the kernels to the same bowl as the chiles and set aside; keep the remaining half of the kernels and the corn "milk" separate. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, a pinch of salt and a couple grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, turmeric and coriander and cook until the garlic is tender and the spices are lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in the reserved corn kernels and corn "milk" and cook until warmed through. Stir in the broth, half-and-half and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, bring the mixture to a simmer and then remove from the heat.
• Use an immersion blender to puree the corn mixture into a very smooth and creamy sauce. Alternatively, transfer to a blender and blend on high speed until very smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep the corn sauce warm in the saucepan over low heat.
• When the water boils, salt it and cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain well. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place half the gnocchi in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the gnocchi and continue to cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi.
• Just before serving, stir the basil, parsley, vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the reserved corn and chile mixture until combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon the corn sauce into 4 shallow dinner bowls and place the crispy gnocchi on top. Garnish with the corn and chile salad.

ELOTE SUMMER GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Preheat a stovetop or outdoor grill over high heat. Rub the corn with the oil and place on the hot grill. Cook, turning often, until the corn is charred all around, about 8 minutes total. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with the butter. Once melted, stir in the shallot, garlic and half of the corn. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Add the cream cheese and heavy cream and cook over low heat until the mixture has reduced by half, and slightly thickened.
• In the meantime, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Season liberally with salt, and add the gnocchi. Cook according to package directions. Remove about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the gnocchi and add it to the sauce.
• Stir the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir in the cotija cheese, and lime juice. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning accordingly, adding more salt or pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining corn, cilantro and paprika.

GNOCCHI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high. Add squash and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until juicy, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Reserving ½ cup cooking liquid, drain gnocchi and transfer to skillet. Toss gnocchi, adding enough cooking liquid to create a sauce. Remove from heat and stir in basil, cheese, butter, and lemon juice.

GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the gnocchi according to package directions.
• While the water is coming to a boil, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Add the sausage and break it up into small pieces.
• Cook until the sausage id browned all over, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, then add the Swiss chard; toss to wilt it into the pan.
• Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken stock and continue to cook for 3 or 4 more minutes.
• Add the cooked and drained gnocchi, toss to coat and distribute, and cook for 1 minute.
• Turn the heat off and add the cheese; stir to combine. Serve.

THAI INSPIRED ELOTE

Steps:

• Equipment: Stove top grill.
• Preheat a stove top or outdoor grill to medium high heat. Place corn on hot grill and cook until kernels are tender and lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• In a medium bowl, whisk to combine mayonnaise, sour cream, thai sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, sriracha and 1 tablespoon lime juice. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the toasted coconut, peanuts, salt and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves.
• Transfer corn to the bowl with mayonnaise and sour cream mixture and spoon to coat completely. Place corn over plate with coconut, peanut and cilantro mixture and spoon or sprinkle over to coat on all sides.
• Transfer corn to a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges and a drizzle of Thai sweet chili sauce and cilantro springs.

CREAMY GNOCCHI, SPINACH AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• In the meanwhile, in a large skilled, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (10 minutes or less).
• Add 1 tbsp flour to the onions/garlic. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the half and half and simmer, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (3 minutes). Stir in the cheese, spinach, broccoli, salt, pepper and spice. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
• When the water is boiling, cook your gnocchi as per the directions on the package. Drain when done. Add sauce to the gnocchi and stir to coat. (You can either cook it or freeze it at this time).
• Bake in a 350 degree oven, uncovered for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• IF COOKING FROM FROZEN. . .bake uncovered 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.