Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 340.66 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 13.39 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 33.5 g 12%
- Total Fat 16.94 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 10.17 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.05 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 510.01 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.21 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 302.98 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 0.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 147.09 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 62.04 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Gnocchi Mac 'n' Cheese is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Gnocchi. Each serving provides about 340.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Gnocchi, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese healthy?
- Oven-Baked Gnocchi Mac ’n’ Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 340.66 calories and 13.39 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 510.01 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.17 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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