Unexpected Cheddar Cauliflower Gnocchi Bake
Trader Joe'sUnexpected Cheddar Cauliflower Gnocchi Bake
Ingredients
For the Gnocchi Bake
- 16 ounces cauliflower gnocchi, (about 2 standard bags)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups Unexpected Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Crispy Topping
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Cook the cauliflower gnocchi according to package directions, typically pan-frying until golden and slightly crispy. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded Unexpected Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cooked cauliflower gnocchi to the cheese sauce and stir gently to coat all the gnocchi evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the gnocchi mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the gnocchi bake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 3 min
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Trader Joe'sUnexpected Cheddar Cauliflower Gnocchi Bake
Ingredients
For the Gnocchi Bake
- 16 ounces cauliflower gnocchi, (about 2 standard bags)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups Unexpected Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Crispy Topping
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Cook the cauliflower gnocchi according to package directions, typically pan-frying until golden and slightly crispy. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded Unexpected Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked cauliflower gnocchi to the cheese sauce and stir gently to coat all the gnocchi evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the gnocchi mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the gnocchi bake.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 3 min