ClockPlayEmailInstagramLinkSMSTwitterYouTubeWhatsAppXSearchClockRight ArrowArrow DownCaret downCaret upCaret leftCaret rightHamburger MenuPop OutThumbs upThumbs up buySpeechAudio onReplayPlusMinusSad smiley faceNo resultsSwapMoreYour grocery bagSuccessShop Tasty MerchYour Cart (empty)Your CartFacebookPinterestEmailPrintSmsTwitterWhatsappCommentTips Highlights
Skip to Content
MealDinnerPastaMacaroni & CheeseBaked PastaDifficultyApplianceCooking StyleHigh-FiberLow-SugarHigh-ProteinUnder 1 HourSpecial OccasionPan FryBakery GoodsOne-Pot or PanMeal PrepStove TopCast Iron PanWinterFallWeeknightBakingSidesKid-FriendlyEasyVegetarianComfort FoodNorth American

Gnocchi Mac And Cheese

featured in Tasty's Best Pasta Recipes

Two comfort-food classics, one magical mashup! Pillowy gnocchi covered in a creamy cheese sauce is truly a Tasty dream come true. Trust us, you’ve never had mac and cheese like this before.

Betsy Carter & Andrew Pollock
Tasty Team
89% would make again
Total Time

55 minutes

55 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

35 minutes

35 min

Gnocchi Mac And Cheese
Total Time

55 minutes

55 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

35 minutes

35 min

Ingredients

for 8 servings

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ⅓ cup all purpose flour (40 g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 mL)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 mL)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaf
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (150 g)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese (150 g)
  • 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese (165 g), divided
  • 32 oz store-bought gnocchi (910 g)
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs (115 g)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 853
  • Fat 52g
  • Carbs 68g
  • Fiber 9g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 32g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic powder and cook, whisking constantly, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the mustard, heavy cream, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper and whisk to incorporate. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the mozzarella, white cheddar, and 1 cup (110 g) of the Parmesan cheese until fully melted, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the gnocchi until fully covered in the cheese sauce, then remove the pan from the heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, microwave the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter on low power until melted.
  6. Add the bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan to the melted butter and stir to combine.
  7. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the gnocchi.
  8. Bake the gnocchi for 25–30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
  9. Enjoy!
  10. Don't just wing it -- plan it! Use our meal planner tool in the Tasty app. Download here.

Related Recipes

Gnocchi Mac And Cheese