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5 from 2 votes

Three Cheese Mac and Cheese Gnocchi

Mac and cheese lovers will devour this "mac" and cheese gnocchi recipe! It has pillowy gnocchi smothered in a parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mac and cheese gnocchi recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cheddar shredded
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
  • Melt the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, and then stir in the flour. Let it cook, stirring often, until it smells a bit nutty and turns a light golden brown (about 3 minutes).
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, and then add in the seasonings (garlic powder, mustard powder, salt). Continue whisking until the sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon (similar consistency to Alfredo sauce). This should take about 5-7 minutes. Don't stop whisking or the milk will scorch on the bottom of the pan.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the cheddar and parmesan, then stir in the gnocchi.
  • Top with the mozzarella and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese (watch it carefully so it doesn't burn).
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

  • This dish is quite rich, so I recommend serving it as a side dish, and it serves about 6 depending on portion size. 
  • There is no need to pre-boil the gnocchi. It'll cook in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 3mg