Ham and Cheese Gnocchi Recipe
This Ham and Cheese Gnocchi is comfort food at its finest! Soft, pillowy gnocchi cooked in creamy, cheesy sauce, with bits of ham in every bite. Quick and simple preparation for such a luscious dish. Yum!
Servings: 4
Calories: 531kcal
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Kitchen knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cast iron skillet (8-inch)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 & 1/3 to 1 & 1/2 cups ham, chopped into small cubes
- 3/4 cup stock
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cream
- 500 grams gnocchi (about 1 pound)
- salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place a medium pan or skillet over medium-high heat --- pour and heat the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and saute until it softens.
- Add the bits of ham, mix, and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the stock and turn the heat to medium-high --- leave uncovered for two minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Add the cream and half of the cheddar cheese, mix, and season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Add the gnocchi and combine to coat them with the sauce.
- Keep them in one layer and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
- Place your cheese and ham gnocchi in the oven for thirty to thirty-five minutes --- change the setting to grill for the last eight minutes to get an even more golden top.
- Remove from the oven and set aside for at least five minutes to cool.
- Your cheesy ham gnocchi is now ready --- serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: Go easy on adding the salt, remember that the stock is already seasoned, and the ham can be on the salty side.
- Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1276mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 5mg