Creamy Ham and Gnocchi Bake

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package store-bought gnocchi

1 (8 ounce) ham steaks

4 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 medium shallot, finely diced

3 tablespoons flour

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup peas, divided

3/4 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, swiss, gruyere, or pepperjack all work well)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

fresh parsley, to garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a small handful of salt. Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook until they float to the surface. Remove and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet to medium heat. Lightly oil pan and cook ham steak (4-5 minutes per side). Remove from pan and dice.

In the same pan, melt butter and saute garlic and shallot until fragrant (about 1 minute). Whisk in flour until incorporated to form a paste. Slowly add the milk to mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in dijon mustard and thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in ham, gnocchi, and 3/4 cup of peas.

Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup of peas and breadcrumbs if desired. Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbling.

Remove dish from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 447
• Total Fat: 27.8
• Saturated Fat: 16.6
• Cholesterol: 100.8
• Sodium: 1228.5
• Total Carbohydrate: 22.7
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6
• Total Sugars: 2.5
• Protein: 26.8