Ingredients

  • 2 (16-ounce) packages gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American, cut into quarters
  • 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups bread cubes from sourdough, French or Italian bakery loaf
  • 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Heat oven to 350F.
  • Grease 2-quart casserole dish; set aside.
  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain.
  • Keep warm.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until smooth and bubbly.
  • Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add cheese.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
  • Add cooked gnocchi; mix well.
  • Pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • Combine bread cubes, melted butter and parsley in bowl; toss lightly to coat.
  • Sprinkle bread cubes over gnocchi mixture.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are bubbly and bread cubes are light golden brown and crisp.
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.