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Cheesy Gnocchi Bake
Recipes
Cheesy Gnocchi Bake
12 servings
50 minutes total (Active 25 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter crackers, crushed (optional)
  • 4 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 oz shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 16 oz gnocchi pasta

Prep

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Crush crackers. Shred cheeses. Chop shallots.

Steps

    1. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Melt butter, then add shallots; cook and stir 2–3 minutes or until shallots have softened. Reduce heat to medium.
    2. Whisk in flour; cook 2–3 minutes, whisking often, or until flour mixture is lightly browned. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly, until combined; cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture has thickened slightly. Whisk in salt, mustard, thyme, and nutmeg.
    3. Sprinkle cheeses into pan, whisking constantly, until all cheese has been added and sauce is smooth. Stir gnocchi into cheese sauce, then transfer to a well-greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; top with crackers. Bake 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly golden. Serve.
    Note: Short on time? No need to bake, serve the Cheesy-Gnocchi after gnocchi has been added in step 3 topped with crackers.

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 390mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 4g, Protein 8g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%