Description
A creamy and cheesy Gnocchi Green Bean Casserole with tender green beans, pillowy gnocchi, and a golden breadcrumb topping, perfect for dinners or holidays.
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions and drain.
3. Blanch green beans 3–4 minutes, then drain.
4. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
5. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth.
6. Toss gnocchi and green beans with the cheese sauce and transfer to the baking dish.
7. Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over casserole.
8. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a main dish.
Swap cheeses with Gruyère, Fontina, or mozzarella for variety.
Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
Assemble ahead and bake later.
Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg