Dumpling-like gnocchi enveloped in a homemade creamy pepper jack cheese sauce with bright green and only slightly cooked broccoli and topped with toasted bread crumbs is what I call the ultimate comfort food. And the good thing is that this recipe can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes.
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You know when you go to a restaurant and you just want to order the same thing every time? I'm kind of like that whenever I hear the words "mac and cheese." Bacon mac and cheese, brisket mac and cheese, crab mac and cheese, butternut squash mac and cheese etc. There's just something so creamy and comforting about homemade mac and cheese. Although this recipe isn't technically macaroni but instead uses soft pillows of gnocchi, it can definitely fall into the category of creamy and comforting just like all those other mac and cheese recipes.
I'm also a really big fan of baked mac and cheese. I especially love when there's a crispy topping on top. For this recipe I picked up Progresso™ Italian Bread Crumbs at Walmart. They got nice and toasty and added just the bit of texture dimension that the gnocchi needed.
Progresso™ Bread Crumbs are something that you need to just keep handy in your pantry. First of all they save time, and time is something I can always use more of. They taste homemade and are perfect for your favorite family recipes like chicken parm, meatloaf, meatballs, casseroles, baked "fried" chicken and more...
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