Name: Cheesy Baked Gnocchi: Mac and Cheese Upgrade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1.25 cups milk; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Elevate your comfort food game with this luscious baked gnocchi mac and cheese. Pillowy gnocchi mingle with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm you from the inside out. It's the ultimate indulgence!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

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.

02

Step

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

03

Step

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.

04

Step

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.

05

Step

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

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses – Gruyere, fontina, or even a little blue cheese would be delicious.
If you don't have panko bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs will work just fine.

Agnes Cruickshank

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