Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort dish that combines the beloved flavors of mac and cheese with tender gnocchi. This creamy, cheesy bake is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal without the fuss. With its rich cheese sauce enveloping each pillowy gnocchi, it’s a guaranteed hit for both adults and kids alike. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound packaged or homemade gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup full-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated fontina cheese
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped garlic until fragrant. Sprinkle in flour, whisking until smooth for about one minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened. Stir in gruyère, fontina, and parmesan cheeses, seasoning with salt and white pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked gnocchi with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg