Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese

Name: Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 3 tbsp Butter; 16 oz Gnocchi; 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 tbsp Heavy Cream; 1.25 cups Milk; 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese; 0.5 cup Panko; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.75 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter

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Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese blends tender potato dumplings with a rich Cheddar and mozzarella sauce, finished with a crisp panko-Parmesan crust. It’s creamy, cheesy, and satisfyingly crunchy on top, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want classic comfort with a playful twist.

Prep15 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water until they rise to the surface, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole dish.
3

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour until blended and foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the milk, cream, black pepper, and salt; stir constantly until thickened and gently bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese.
4

Add the gnocchi to the prepared casserole dish; pour the cheese sauce over the top. Mix the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over the casserole. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
5

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