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    Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

    Published on September 17, 2021 - Updated on January 2, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This delicious Gnocchi based Mac and Cheese is packed full of cheesy goodness. You will never look at Mac and Cheese the same way.
     
    gnocchi mac and cheese on a white plate

    It's no secret that I love a good mac and cheese. So this time around I figured why not use potato gnocchi instead of macaroni? The end result is a cheesy delicious dish that the whole family will love.

    Cheese Sauce in Skillet
    White Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    💭 What is Gnocchi

    If you've never heard of potato gnocchi it's basically an Italian Pasta made out of mashed potatoes plus a few other ingredients. What I like about using gnocchi is it typically cooks a lot quicker than traditional pasta noodles.

    potato gnocchi

    You know your Gnocchi is ready when they start to float to the top of the boiling water. Don't overcook them as they will get soggy. This means you should monitor the boiling pot closely. It will take longer to bring the water to a boil than to cook the Gnocchi.

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    Gnocchi Mac and Cheese fresh out of the Oven

    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    If you don't have any white pepper on hand you can substitute for some ground black pepper without affecting the overall flavor of this mac and cheese. You can also substitute the white cheddar cheese for yellow cheddar or some Colby jack cheese.

    gnocchi mac and cheese with toast

    For more great recipes with Potato Gnocchi, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Creamy Gnocchi with Bacon
    • Super Pumpkin Gnocchi Alfredo
    • Gnocchi with Peas and Lemon Cream Sauce
    • Gnocchi Casserole with Ham and Peas

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Gnocchi Mac and Cheese recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, All Purpose Flour, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, White Pepper, Garlic Powder, Dijon Mustard, Potato Gnocchi, Paprika, White Cheddar Cheese, Milk. Optional ingredients: Parsley, Green Onions and Bacon.

    🥣 How to make Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    Cook the Gnocchi according to directions on the package. Should be approximately 3 minutes when the gnocchi starts to float to the top.
    In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the all purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
    Slowly pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Stir for about 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
    Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and smooth. Stir in the dijon mustard, salt, paprika, white pepper and half the parmesan cheese.
    Fold in the cooked gnocchi and stir until well combined. Top with the remaining parmesan cheese.
    Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
    Remove from the oven and let cool for approximately 5 minutes.
    Optionally garnish with parsley, green onions and/or bacon.

    Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

    Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

    This delicious Gnocchi based Mac and Cheese is packed full of cheesy goodness. You will never look at Mac and Cheese the same way.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Rest Time 5 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 519 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Baking Dish

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lbs Potato Gnocchi, cooked
    • 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 2 ¾ Cups Milk
    • 8 oz White Cheddar Cheese, grated
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon White Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ⅔ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, divided

    Toppings (Optional)

    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
    • ¼ Cup Green Onions, chopped
    • ¼ Cup Bacon, cooked & chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    • Cook the Gnocchi according to directions on the package. Should be approximately 3 minutes when the gnocchi starts to float to the top.
    • In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the all purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
    • Slowly pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Stir for about 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
    • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and smooth. Stir in the dijon mustard, salt, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder and half the parmesan cheese.
    • Fold in the cooked gnocchi and stir until well combined. Top with the remaining parmesan cheese.
    • Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool for approximately 5 minutes.
    • Optionally garnish with parsley, green onions and/or bacon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 941mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 429mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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