soft, pillowy dumplings coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce—very similar to cheese dumplings / cheese gnocchi-style comfort food. Here’s a full recipe you can follow to recreate it 👇
🧀 Creamy Cheese Dumplings (Cheese Gnocchi-Style)
🥣 Ingredients
For the dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup milk
For the cheese sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (warm)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (for stretch)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or paprika
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dumplings
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter and milk, stir until a soft dough forms.
- Roll into small balls (about 1 inch).
2. Cook the dumplings
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Drop dumplings in—cook for 3–5 minutes.
- They’re done when they float to the top.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Make the cheese sauce
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes (make a roux).
- Slowly add warm milk, whisking until smooth and thick.
- Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
4. Combine
- Add dumplings to the cheese sauce and gently stir.
- Let simmer for 2–3 minutes so they soak up flavor.
✨ Optional upgrades
- Add cooked chicken or bacon
- Sprinkle with parmesan on top
- Bake for 10 minutes for a golden cheesy crust
🍽️ Result
Soft, fluffy dumplings coated in a velvety, stretchy cheese sauce—exactly like what you’re seeing in the image.
If you want, I can give you a version that’s closer to restaurant-style gnocchi, baked mac & cheese dumplings, or a quick 15-minute shortcut version.