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Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese

December 10, 2018 By Patricia 50 Comments

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is a super-rich dish that is hearty and comforting. Serve this with a big, fresh salad for a complete meal that’s perfect for the season.

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is a filling and rich dish you'll love. Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is easy to make for a special meal.

Today’s dish was alllll my sister’s idea, and what a good one it was! It’s similar to mac & cheese only richer and heartier thanks to using gnocchi instead of pasta or macaroni.

I can imagine making this for visitors during the holiday season (it’s rich and filling, and easy to make), or as a special meal during the week to comfort you.

Dig in to Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese for any meal. You'll love Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese for a special meal.

I thought my sister’s idea for this dish was really cool and totally unique, but after doing an online search I found a bunch of other gnocchi & cheese recipes!

For this dish, I adapted a recipe by Ina Garten for her “grown up” mac & cheese. I included sausage and left out some of the cheese she suggested, and it turned out great!

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is a great dish for the week or for visitors. You'll love Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese.

Have you ever had (or made your own) gnocchi? Gnocchi are like little dumplings that are made from a variety of ingredients. Some are made using potatoes, semolina flour, or cheese and eggs.

It’s typically boiled for a short time and served with your favorite sauce. I’ve made gnocchi before: you’ll love my Homemade Gnocchi with Pancetta, Mushrooms, and Sage. It really isn’t difficult to make, and it’s so flavorful!

Enjoy the goodness of Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese any night of the week! Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese makes a fabulous main dish!

If you like creamy pasta dishes chock full of vegetables, try my Creamy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Mushrooms. This is a super-flavorful vegetarian dish everyone will love.

You don’t have to make your own gnocchi for this recipe if you don’t want to. In fact, that’s what makes Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese easy to make: use fresh gnocchi you can find at the grocery store.

Another of my recipes for gnocchi is the sort that is made with cheese and egg — no flour. Simple Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi are a delight whether you serve them as part of your meal, or as an appetizer.

Dig into this rich Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese. You'll love the heartiness and comfort of Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese.

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is a fabulous dish to make during the holiday season for visitors. It will warm you and satisfy your hunger, without going to a lot of fuss to make it. Enjoy a batch soon!

Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is a wonderful main dish meal for the season. Creamy Sausage Gnocchi & Cheese is rich and delicious for a special meal.

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 16 ounces gnocchi
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 ounces Gruyere, grated
  • 4 ounces white cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1/2-to-one tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with the nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a small saucepan, add the milk over low-medium heat but don’t bring to a boil.
  6. Meanwhile, add the butter to a medium-sized saucepan over low heat and melt. Add the flour and whisk together for about 2 minutes.
  7. Continue whisking and add the milk, a little at a time until incorporated and no lumps remain. Cook for several minutes, whisking, until it thickens a bit.
  8. Add the salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes and stir.
  9. Remove from the heat and add the cheeses. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add the sausage and the gnocchi to the mixture and stir to combine.
  10. Transfer the gnocchi mixture to the baking dish.
  11. Add the breadcrumbs, parsley flakes, and oil (start with 1/2 tablespoon and add more if too dry) to a small bowl and mix to combine.
  12. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the gnocchi mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or so. If the breadcrumbs are light, you can place under the broiler (for 15-20 seconds) to brown them after baking.
  13. Serve in individual bowls.
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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: comfort food, creamy dishes, Gnocchi, mac & cheese, main dish recipes

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Comments

  1. Sue Wolfe says

    December 10, 2018 at 9:09 am

    This looks so good! Will try for sure!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks, Sue! I hope you like it! Keep me posted!
      Reply
  2. Marta Rivera says

    December 11, 2018 at 11:05 am

    I've bought the 00 flour and all the ingredients to make gnocchi. Pumpkin gnocchi. Back in August. Guess what I still haven't made? Yep, gnocchi. Thanks for the reminder!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      Ha! It always seems to work like that, right? Well, you could always buy some premade gnocchi for now :)
      Reply
  3. April says

    December 11, 2018 at 11:12 am

    This dish is AMAZING. No leftovers, I should have made more LOL Can't wait to have it again!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Hi April! Darn! You'll definitely have to make it again :)
      Reply
  4. Renee Goerger says

    December 11, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I love gnocchi but haven't made it in a very long time (homemade OR store-bought). This will now change as I'm super excited to make your creamy sausage gnocchi! It looks fantastic!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Renee! I hope you try it again soon and enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Denay DeGuzman says

    December 11, 2018 at 11:35 am

    What a delicious, hearty, comforting recipe. I love all the ingredients in this delicious dish. I'm so excited to make this on Friday.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Denay! Thanks so much! I hope you love it!
      Reply
  6. Beth says

    December 11, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Gnocchi is a relatively new dish for our family, but we love it! My teenaged son is a vegetarian, so we don't make many dishes with meat in it, but this sounds like one my husband and I would like to try.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Beth! You could always omit the sausage so your son could enjoy it. Maybe replace with some hearty mushrooms?
      Reply
  7. Joan says

    December 11, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    It's been so long since I ate gnocchi let alone make them. Gusee I will be putting this in my menu to try on my family.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Joan! Well you can usually find fresh gnocchi at the grocery store so that will definitely save you prep time! :)
      Reply
  8. Alyssa Avant says

    December 11, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    I have never had gnocci so this is great for me to try them out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Hi Alyssa! Oh! You'll have to give this a go! Enjoy!
      Reply
  9. Amanda Yorton says

    December 11, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    This sounds AMAZING! You had me at creamy gnocchi!!! Yum!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! I know, right? I just love it! :)
      Reply
  10. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    December 11, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    I love a good mac and cheese, so I'd love to give something like this a try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Hi Becky! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you like this version! :)
      Reply
  11. Karin Usipuik says

    December 11, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    This looks so yummy! What a cozy dish for the cooler days
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks, Karin! Oh, for sure it is!
      Reply
  12. Chelsea says

    December 11, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks absolutely amazing. I must make this dish this week!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks, Chelsea! I hope you like it! It's so filling!
      Reply
  13. Monica says

    December 11, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I love gnocchi, but have never made it. My In-Laws do and I love their recipe, I might have to try this to compare it to that!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Hi Monica! I hope you love this one!
      Reply
  14. Ashley B says

    December 11, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    This looks so yummy! I have to try it for dinner especially since I love cheese. This will be a great dish to try with my hubby. Great post!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Ashely! Well if you like cheese, you'll love this dish! Enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Luci says

    December 12, 2018 at 1:23 am

    OMG, this looks so good. I need this in my belly now.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks, Luci! :)
      Reply
  16. Shannah says

    December 12, 2018 at 3:28 am

    You know I love the soup at Olive Garden with these Gnocchi and I’ve seen them fresh at the grocery store to purchase. Now I finally have a recipe to buy them and try out. This looks really good thanks!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Shannah! Yes! Give them a go (whether or not you make my recipe)! They're so yummy and cook up really quickly!
      Reply
  17. Stine Mari says

    December 12, 2018 at 4:39 am

    This looks fantastic! The perfect comfort food with just the right amount of cheese. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks so much! I love this dish!
      Reply
  18. Rachel R Ritlop says

    December 12, 2018 at 6:04 am

    mmm this looks so good! I could literally eat gnocchi every day! haha
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! You and me both! Ha!! :)
      Reply
  19. Sarah says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:46 am

    This is definitely grown up Mac n Cheese! This looks so delicious and my husband would love this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah! I hope you give this a go and enjoy!
      Reply
  20. Vicky says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:04 am

    My husband just loves gnocchi. This recipe would be a great one to make for Christmas dinner. Who needs to go out to a restaurant when you can make something so delicious at home? I love the addition of the sausage also.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Vicky! I'm with you! Not to mention that eating out over the holidays definitely means crowds! I hope you try this! Enjoy!
      Reply
  21. Badet Siazon says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I got intimated with lots of ingredients but my daughter loves anything with cheese so I might give this a try. Thanks!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks, Badet! This is actually pretty easy to make, despite the ingredients! I hope you can try it and enjoy (and your daughter, too)!
      Reply
  22. Katherine says

    December 12, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks divine! And as a Mac n cheese lover, I seriously can’t wait to try it. Pinning it for later!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Katherine! Definitely indulgent! :)
      Reply
  23. Christa says

    December 12, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    Gnocchi is my favorite pasta! I’ve never tried to make it from scratch, but now I really want to!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      Ahhh! I love gnocchi, too! It's a fun food project to make it from scratch (but thankfully when you're really craving it -- the grocery store to the rescue)! Let me know if you try it, and what you think!
      Reply
  24. Carmen edelson says

    December 13, 2018 at 6:31 am

    Amazing comfort food dish! This is especially perfect for the winter time. Love gnocchi, thanks for sharing :)
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 21, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Carmen! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  25. adriana says

    December 16, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    OMG this looks absolutely incredible! Wow! I definitely am gong to try this!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 21, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Adriana! It's a tasty, indulgent dish! :)
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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