Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas

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From Southern Living October 2018

  • 4
  • 25 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg potato gnocchi
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz shredded Gruyere cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup thawed frozen green peas
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400. Cook potato gnocchi according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add 1 lb ham steak and cook, stirring often, until ham is lightly browned and any moisture has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer ham to bowl with gnocchi. Wipe Dutch oven clean. Melt 4 Tablespoons butter in Dutch oven over medium-high. Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in whole milk, and bring to a boil; whisk vigorously to work out any lumps. Whisk in salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and slowly whisk in Gruyere cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, until melted. Pour cheese sauce over ham and gnocchi; stir in frozen peas. Transfer this mixture to a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top, and bake i preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and serve warm.