Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a pot of salted water, bring the potatoes up to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes until tender. Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain completely. Place the potatoes on the heat and dehydrate the potatoes for about 5 minutes, to insure the potatoes are completely dry. Puree the potatoes in a food mill or ricer. Stir in the butter, flour and egg yolks. Season with salt and pepper. Form the dough into a ball. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 2 or more parts and roll out into logs, 1-inch thick. Slice the rolls into 1-inch pieces. When working with gnocchi, keep your hands dusted with flour. Shape the gnocchis either with a gnocchi dowl or a fork with slim tines.

In a pot of salted, boiling water, test 2 gnocchi for cooking time. The gnocchi are done when they float to the surface and cook for about 10 seconds. Finish cooking the gnocchi in batches, about 2 dozen at a time. Remove from the water and drain completely.

In a saute pan, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, render the Tasso for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the green onions, tomatoes, shallots and garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Season with Emeril"s Essence. Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Crystal hot sauce. Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the cream thickens and reduces by 1/3. In a large gratin dish, lay the gnocchis on the bottom of the pan. Pour the sauce over the gnocchis. Sprinkle the dish with the grated cheese. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until the top is golden-brown. Spoon the gnocchi in a shallow dish. Garnish with chives and grated cheese.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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