Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Smoked Gouda Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and utterly delicious, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then drain.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in seasonings and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked gnocchi with cheese sauce, transfer to a baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs mixed with oil. Broil until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Enhance smokiness with smoked paprika or bacon.
- Try different cheeses like Monterey Jack for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
