How to Make Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love comfort food, then you're in for a treat with this Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese recipe. It takes the classic mac and cheese dish to a whole new level by incorporating pillowy soft gnocchi into the mix. This dish is the ultimate comfort food that is perfect for a cozy night in or for impressing your friends and family at a dinner party. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it's also easy to make, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until incorporated and foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk, cream, salt, and pepper; stir constantly until thickened and gently bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese and mozzarella.
  • Drop gnocchi into the prepared casserole dish and cover with cheese mixture. Mix together bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over the casserole. Top with remaining Cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    245 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 222mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg