Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

For a tasty recipe variation on baked mac and cheese, swap macaroni with potato gnocchi and enjoy a creamy, cheesy, and buttery comfort food dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1.25 cups milk
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 0.75 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 ½- to 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 4

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, black pepper, and salt; stir constantly until thickened and gently bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in ½ cup Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Add gnocchi to the prepared casserole dish; cover with cheese sauce. Combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over casserole. Top with remaining ¼ cup Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.