Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
If you’re craving a warm and creamy dish that brings comfort to the table, look no further than Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. This delightful twist on the classic mac and cheese features fluffy gnocchi, which absorbs the rich, cheesy sauce for an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (packaged or homemade)
- 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
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- White pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually stir in milk and Dijon mustard, cooking until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat and add Gruyère, Fontina, and Parmesan until melted.
- Fold cooked gnocchi into the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg