Cheesy Gnocchi ~
This dairy-free variation on mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and pure comfort food!
Ready to serve in 20 minutes or less.
What to Serve With Cheesy Gnocchi
This dish is pretty decadent on its own.
If you’re inclined to add a side dish, I recommend going with something much lighter, such as a simple green salad or fresh fruit to round out the meal.
Ingredients, Tips, & Substitutions
- gnocchi – Check the label to make sure it’s dairy-free! Some store-bought gnocchi contains eggs.
- vegan butter
- garlic
- all-purpose flour
- oat milk – Another mild-flavored plant milk, such as unsweetened almond milk can also be used for this recipe.
- vegan cheddar cheese – Try experimenting with different cheeses like mozzarella, smoked gouda, or pepper jack.
- salt
- ground black pepper
- vegan sour cream
Optional Add-Ons
Pretty much any topping you would add onto a baked potato will work with this gnocchi. These are some of my personal favorites:
- more vegan cheddar cheese
- scallions
- red onion
- vegan bacon
How to Make Cheesy Gnocchi
Cook the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Make a roux. Into a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Whisk in the flour. The mixture will be thick.
Add liquid to create a sauce. Gradually add the oat milk, whisking continuously for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Make it cheesy. Whisk in the cheddar cheese, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the cheese is melted.
Stir in sour cream. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
Combine the cooked gnocchi and cheese sauce. Off heat, return the gnocchi to its cooking pot. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Serve hot.
Enjoy!
More Cheesy Recipes
Vegan Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip
Beefy Bean and Cheese Vegan Enchiladas
Cheesy Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 32 ounces gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups oat milk or other mild-flavored plant milk
- 2 cups vegan cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Into a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Whisk in the flour. The mixture will be thick.
- Gradually add the oat milk, whisking continuously for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Whisk in the cheddar cheese, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
- Off heat, return the gnocchi its cooking pot. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Serve hot.
Cami Cook
This isn’t dairy free if it has cheese. Not trying to be a Karen, just thought you might want to change the title.
thiswifecooks
Hii Cami ~ This comment made me laugh! Vegan cheese makes it cheesy. Thanks for your concern. 😁