Description
Tasty Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish that redefines traditional mac and cheese with soft gnocchi enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce. This delightful recipe features a blend of rich gruyère and fontina cheeses, infused with a touch of dijon mustard for a unique flavor twist. Ideal for cozy dinners or family gatherings, this baked gnocchi dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side, this cheesy bake is guaranteed to please every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 3/4 cup full-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fontina cheese, grated
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling water according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour, then whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add dijon mustard, gruyère, fontina, salt, and white pepper; stir until melted.
- Combine the gnocchi with the cheese sauce in a bowl.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with parmesan, and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Fresh gnocchi enhances texture; consider using homemade if possible.