# Instant Mashed Potato Gnocchi

A quick and easy shortcut for making homemade gnocchi using instant mashed potato flakes instead of fresh potatoes.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 1 cup flour
- salt
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg

## Instructions

1. Combine instant mashed potato flakes, flour, and salt in a bowl.
2. Whisk together water and egg in a separate bowl.
3. Combine the dry ingredients and the egg mixture to form a dough.
4. Knead the dough briefly, roll it into logs, and cut them into bite-sized pillows.
5. Boil the gnocchi until they float.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- knife
- baking sheet
- fork
- pot
- skimmer

## Tips

- You can shape the gnocchi by pressing them against a fork for a classic look, or leave them as simple squares.
- Gnocchi can be cooked immediately or frozen for later use.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1MKsNZdn37/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: America's Test Kitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7734c419-abfa-4a26-a338-c6894c4be119
- Extracted: 2026-10-30

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