Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

By The Faux Martha

I definitely can’t take all the credit for this beauty. My sister, the cheese connoisseur, was the main mastermind behind this recipe. She has been making Gnocchi Mac and Cheese for a while now. Over this past Christmas, she introduced me to her infamous mac and cheese. It’s made with gnocchi, a potato-based pasta, and covered in cheese sauce. But, I think the golden Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese crust is my favorite part.

Gnocchi Mac and Cheese
Serves 6

Ingredients:
2 pounds store bought Gnocchi*
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1 3/4 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin Gruyere Cheese, shredded
1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin Fontina Cheese, shredded
1 3/4 cups (7 ounces) Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese, grated

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook gnocchi according to package directions, drain, and place in 9″x13″ glass baking dish and set aside.

In medium sauce pan, melt butter over med-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and nutmeg. Bring to boil.

Once milk is boiling add Gruyere and Fontina cheeses in 3 batches and whisk until completely incorporated. Pour sauce over gnocchi and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese over top and bake 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Let stand 5 minutes and enjoy.

*I used Trader Joes store brand.

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5 Responses to “Gnocchi Mac and Cheese”

1. Sue says:

   February 11, 2013 at 11:36 am

   This looks divine!
2. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says:

   February 12, 2013 at 3:25 pm

   OHHH Delicious!
3. JulieD says:

   February 16, 2013 at 6:42 pm

   Seems so quick and easy yet comforting and lovely at the same time! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
4. Doug says:

   February 16, 2013 at 8:32 pm

   This sounds great. Making it tomorrow!
5. Taylor says:

   March 31, 2013 at 12:42 pm

   We are making it right now for Easter! Some wanted mashed potatoes and some wanted mac and cheese so we compromised with this!

   Question though, the only gnocchi we could find at Trader Joe’s already had sauce in it, is that what you used too?