Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

I whipped up this baked gnocchi tonight on a whim and it's so deliciously creamy and buttery--I think the only way mac and cheese could be better is to add potatoes. This recipe covers all the comfort food bases for me.

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

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
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole dish.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

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

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