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Gnocchi Gratin with Gorgonzola Dolce

This indulgent gnocchi gratin with Gorgonzola dolce is the ultimate comfort dish for lovers of Italian-inspired flavours. By making your own potato gnocchi from scratch, you achieve a light, pillow-like texture that shop-bought varieties simply cannot match. The sauce is subtly perfumed with fresh ginger and rosemary, providing a sophisticated depth that cuts through the richness of the double cream and the creamy, mild blue cheese.

As a warming vegetarian main course, this gratin is perfect for a weekend dinner party or a luxurious Sunday lunch. The combination of the bubbling cheese sauce and the crisp, golden breadcrumb topping makes it an impressive centrepiece. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or some steamed seasonal greens to balance the savoury intensity of the Gorgonzola.

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Ingredients for Gnocchi Gratin with Gorgonzola Dolce

  • 450g russet potatoes

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 170g Parmesan, finely grated, divided

  • 130g plain flour plus more

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more

  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg

  • 240ml double cream

  • 1 sprig rosemary

  • 1 1/4"-thick slice fresh ginger

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided

  • 3 tablespoons fine dried breadcrumbs

  • 110g Gorgonzola dolce or other mild blue cheese

  • A 1 1/2-quart baking dish or gratin dish

  • a ricer

Place potatoes in a large pot. Add water to cover by 1"; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, 25–30 minutes. Drain; set aside and let cool slightly. Peel potatoes. Pass through ricer or a food mill or sieve, into a large bowl. Whisk egg and egg yolk in a small bowl to blend. Add egg mixture, 40g Parmesan, 130g flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg to potatoes. Using your hands, gently mix to form a soft but not sticky dough. Transfer dough to a floured surface. Gather into a ball, then divide into 4 pieces.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; dust with flour. Working with 1 piece at a time (keep other pieces covered with a damp kitchen towel), roll dough into a 24"-long rope. Cut crosswise into 1" pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time, press lightly on gnocchi with the back of the tines of a fork and gently roll gnocchi to create ridges on 1 side. Place on prepared baking sheet and lightly dust with flour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Cover and chill remaining grated cheese.

Bring cream, rosemary, and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 191°C. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches of about 12 at a time, cook gnocchi until they float to the surface, 2–3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to a baking dish coated with 1 tablespoon butter.

Mix 3 tablespoons Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Strain reserved cream mixture into dish all over gnocchi. Break off small pieces of Gorgonzola; scatter over. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over, then the breadcrumb mixture.

Bake until the filling is bubbling and the topping is browned, 25–30 minutes.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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